tweeëntigjarig
Syllables
twee-ën-tig-ja-rig
Pronunciation
/ˈtʋeːn.ʔɑx.tɪx.jaː.rɪx/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
twee + ëntachtigjarig
The word *tweeëntachtigjarig* is an adjective meaning 'eighty-two-year-old'. It's divided into five syllables: *twee-ën-tig-ja-rig*, with stress on the third syllable (*tig*). It's a compound word formed from Germanic roots and suffixes, following Dutch syllabification rules that prioritize open syllables and avoid breaking up consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Eighty-two years old.
Eighty-two-year-old
“Een tweeëntachtigjarig man.”
“De tweeëntachtigjarige vrouw is nog steeds actief.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tig').
Syllables
twee — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ën — Closed syllable, containing a schwa and a glottal stop. The 'ë' indicates a schwa sound.. tig — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ja — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. rig — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally not broken up unless absolutely necessary.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in compound words.
- The 'cht' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The 'ë' indicates a schwa sound and can be reduced in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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