tentoonstellingszaal
Syllables
ten-toon-stel-lings-zaal
Pronunciation
/tənˈtoːnˌstɛlɪŋsˈzaːl/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
ten- + toon + stel-lings-zaal
The word 'tentoonstellingszaal' is syllabified into ten-toon-stel-lings-zaal, with primary stress on 'stel'. It's a compound noun formed from Germanic roots, following Dutch rules of open syllable preference and consonant cluster allowance. Syllabification is consistent across grammatical roles.
Definitions
- 1
A room or building used for exhibiting works of art, trade goods, or other items.
Exhibition hall
“De kunstenaars presenteerden hun werk in de tentoonstellingszaal.”
“De tentoonstellingszaal was vol met bezoekers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('stel').
Syllables
ten — Open syllable, unstressed.. toon — Open syllable, unstressed.. stel — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. lings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. zaal — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Allowance
Consonant clusters are permitted at the beginning of syllables.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is generally syllabified separately.
- Complex consonant clusters ('st', 'ng') are common in Dutch and require careful consideration. Regional vowel variations exist but do not alter the core syllabification.
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