uitwisselingsstudent
Syllables
uit-wis-se-lings-stu-dent
Pronunciation
/œytʋɪsələŋsˈstydənt/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
uit + wissel + ings
The word 'uitwisselingsstudent' is a compound noun in Dutch, syllabified as uit-wis-se-lings-stu-dent, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('-lings-'). It consists of a prefix 'uit-', a root 'wissel-', and several suffixes. Syllabification follows the Dutch rule of maximizing open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A student participating in an exchange program.
Exchange student
“Hij is een uitwisselingsstudent uit Amerika.”
“De universiteit verwelkomt veel uitwisselingsstudenten.”
syn:ruilstudent
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-lings-').
Syllables
uit — Open syllable, diphthong 'ui'.. wis — Open syllable, short vowel 'i'.. se — Open syllable, schwa vowel 'ə'.. lings — Closed syllable, 'ng' nasal consonant.. stu — Open syllable, rounded vowel 'u'.. dent — Closed syllable, 'd' consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch prefers syllables ending in vowels whenever possible.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are exceptionally long or difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the second-to-last syllable in most Dutch words.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
- The 'ui' diphthong is a characteristic feature of Dutch phonology.
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