tentoonstellingshallen
Syllables
ten-toon-stel-lings-hal-len
Pronunciation
/tənˈtoːnˌstɛlɪŋsˌɦɑlə(n)/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
tentoon + stel + lings-hallen
The word 'tentoonstellingshallen' is a compound noun syllabified into six syllables (ten-toon-stel-lings-hal-len) with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('lings'). It's formed from the prefix 'tentoon-', root 'stel-', and suffixes '-lings-hallen'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel peaks and avoiding diphthong splitting.
Definitions
- 1
Buildings or spaces specifically designed for hosting exhibitions.
Exhibition halls
“De tentoonstellingshallen waren vol met bezoekers.”
“We bezochten de tentoonstellingshallen tijdens de kunstbeurs.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lings'), following the penultimate stress rule in Dutch.
Syllables
ten — Open syllable, initial consonant.. toon — Open syllable, long vowel.. stel — Open syllable, short vowel.. lings — Closed syllable, stressed.. hal — Open syllable.. len — Open syllable, final consonant often reduced.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The '-ings' suffix can sometimes be pronounced with a schwa sound.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might lead to slight differences in syllable timing.
- Final consonant reduction/elision in rapid speech.
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