thuislandensysteem
Syllables
thuis-lan-den-sys-teem
Pronunciation
/tɥuːsˈlɑndə(n)ˈsɪsteːm/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
thuis + land + ens
The Dutch noun 'thuislandensysteem' (home country system) is divided into five syllables: thuis-lan-den-sys-teem. Stress falls on 'lan'. It's a compound word formed from 'thuis', 'land', and 'systeem', following vowel-based syllabification rules and compound stress patterns.
Definitions
- 1
A system related to or originating from one's home country.
Home country system
“Het thuislandensysteem voor onderwijs is anders dan in andere landen.”
“De overheid investeert in het thuislandensysteem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lan'). The final syllable ('teem') receives secondary stress.
Syllables
thuis — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. lan — Open syllable, stressed.. den — Open syllable, containing a reduced vowel.. sys — Closed syllable.. teem — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often shifts to the first element of the final constituent in compound words.
- The 'n' in '-ens' can be elided in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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