toeristenbestemming
Syllables
toe-ris-ten-be-stem-ming
Pronunciation
/tuˈris.tə(n).bəˈstɛm.mɪŋ/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
toer- + bestem- + -ming
The word 'toeristenbestemming' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel-initial and consonant-final syllable rules. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of a French-derived prefix, a Germanic root, and a Germanic nominalizing suffix.
Definitions
- 1
A place that is popular with tourists; a tourist destination.
Tourist destination
“Amsterdam is een populaire toeristenbestemming.”
“Ze bezochten een prachtige toeristenbestemming in Italië.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stem').
Syllables
toe — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ris — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. ten — Open syllable, schwa vowel, potential reduction of 'n'. be — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. stem — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'st'. ming — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ng'
Word Parts
Vowel-Initial Syllables
Syllables generally begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are open; those ending in a consonant are closed.
- Potential reduction or elision of the schwa vowel /ə/ in 'ten'.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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