tennisverenigingen
Syllables
ten-nis-ver-e-ni-gin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈtɛnɪs.və.rɛ.nɪ.ɣɪŋ.ən/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
ver- + tennis + -en
The word 'tennisverenigingen' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'tennis clubs'. It is syllabified as ten-nis-ver-e-ni-gin-gen, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('ni-'). The word consists of the root 'tennis', the prefix 'ver-', and the suffix '-en'. Syllable division follows vowel-centered rules and respects morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
A group of people who play tennis together, or the organization that facilitates this.
tennis clubs
“De tennisverenigingen organiseren toernooien.”
“Hij is lid van verschillende tennisverenigingen.”
syn:tennisclubs
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ni-'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns.
Syllables
ten — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. nis — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. ver — Open syllable, functioning as a prefix.. e — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ni — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. gin — Closed syllable, containing the 'ng' consonant cluster.. gen — Closed syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centered Syllables
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound. Syllables are built around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority, prioritizing the preservation of vowel-centered syllables.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable boundaries often align with morphemic boundaries (prefix, root, suffix).
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in most Dutch words.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The 'v' in 'ver-' is crucial for the meaning and is therefore kept with the prefix.
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