uithuisplaatsingen
Syllables
uit-huis-plaats-in-gen
Pronunciation
/œytˈɦœysˌplɑːtsɪŋən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
uit + huis + plaatsing-en
The word 'uithuisplaatsingen' is divided into five syllables: uit-huis-plaats-in-gen. It consists of the prefix 'uit-', the root 'huis', and the suffix '-plaatsing-en'. Primary stress falls on 'plaats'. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus and consonant cluster rules of Dutch.
Definitions
- 1
The act of removing a child from their home, typically by authorities, and placing them in foster care or another alternative living arrangement.
Removals from home (children)
“De rechter heeft de uithuisplaatsingen bevolen.”
“Er zijn zorgen over het aantal uithuisplaatsingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable 'plaats'.
Syllables
uit — Open syllable, no consonant clusters.. huis — Open syllable, no consonant clusters.. plaats — Closed syllable, primary stress.. in — Closed syllable, no consonant clusters.. gen — Closed syllable, voiced velar fricative /ɣ/.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are unpronounceable.
Stress Placement Rule
Stress in Dutch often falls on the antepenultimate syllable, but can be influenced by morphological structure.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not alter the core syllabification.
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