tentoonstellingsterreinen
Syllables
ten-toon-stel-ling-ster-rei-nen
Pronunciation
/tənˈtoːnˌstɛlɪŋsˌtɛrˈrɛinə(n)/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
tentoon + stelling + sterreinen
The word 'tentoonstellingsterreinen' is a Dutch noun meaning 'exhibition grounds'. It is divided into seven syllables (ten-toon-stel-ling-ster-rei-nen) following the principle of maximizing open syllables and respecting morphemic boundaries. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('stel'). The word is a compound of 'tentoon' (exhibition), 'stelling' (setting up/exhibition), and 'sterreinen' (grounds).
Definitions
- 1
A place or area used for exhibitions and fairs.
exhibition grounds
“De jaarlijkse kermis wordt gehouden op de tentoonstellingsterreinen.”
“De tentoonstellingsterreinen zijn goed bereikbaar met het openbaar vervoer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('stel'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
ten — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. toon — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. stel — Open syllable (CV), stressed.. ling — Closed syllable (CVC), unstressed.. ster — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. rei — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. nen — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.
Word Parts
tentoon
Dutch, meaning 'exhibition', related to 'tonen' - to show. Functions as a compounding element.
stelling
Dutch, meaning 'setting up', 'position', 'exhibition' - related to 'stellen' - to set up. Core meaning relating to an exhibition.
sterreinen
Dutch, combination of *-ster-* (denoting a place associated with something) and *-reinen* (plural of *rein* - ground, area). Indicates a plural of locations/grounds.
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating open syllables (CV structure) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are handled by either closing the syllable (CVC) or, in some cases, allowing them to span across syllable boundaries if morphologically justified.
Morpheme Boundary Respect
Syllable division respects morphemic boundaries, ensuring that related morphemes are not split unnecessarily.
- The suffix '-sterreinen' is a complex cluster but is treated as a single unit due to its morphological function.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the core syllabification.
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