tentoonstellingszalen
Syllables
ten-toon-stel-lings-za-len
Pronunciation
/tənˈtoːnˌstɛlɪŋsˌzaːlə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
tentoon + stel + lings-zalen
The word 'tentoonstellingszalen' is a complex Dutch noun syllabified into six syllables (ten-toon-stel-lings-za-len) with primary stress on 'lings-'. It's a compound word built from 'tentoon-' (exhibition), 'stel-' (setting), and '-lingszalen' (halls). Syllabification follows vowel-based division rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding splitting diphthongs.
Definitions
- 1
Exhibition halls
Exhibition halls
“De kunstenaars presenteerden hun werk in de tentoonstellingszalen.”
“De tentoonstellingszalen waren drukbezocht.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lings-'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
ten — Open syllable, initial syllable.. toon — Open syllable.. stel — Open syllable.. lings — Closed, stressed syllable.. za — Open syllable.. len — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllable division occurs before a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Syllable division occurs before a consonant cluster if a vowel follows.
- The '-ings' ending is a common Dutch suffix with a standard syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the syllabification.
- The final '-zalen' is a compound noun element, and its syllabification follows standard rules.
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