universiteitsbibliotheken
Syllables
u-ni-ver-si-tei-ts-bi-bli-o-the-ken
Pronunciation
/ynivərsiˈtɛitsbiˌblioˈteːkən/
Stress
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Morphemes
universiteit, bibliotheek + en
The word 'universiteitsbibliotheken' is divided into syllables based on vowel sounds, avoiding diphthong splitting and maintaining consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of 'bibliotheken'. The word is a compound noun formed from 'universiteit' and 'bibliotheek' with the plural suffix 'en'.
Definitions
- 1
The collective libraries of a university.
University libraries
“De studenten brengen veel tijd door in de universiteitsbibliotheken.”
“De universiteitsbibliotheken beschikken over een uitgebreide collectie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of 'bibliotheken' ('theken'). Secondary stress is present on 'tei' in 'universiteit'.
Syllables
u-ni-ver-si-tei-ts — Open syllable, stressed syllable 'tei', contains a diphthong.. bi-bli-o-the-ken — Open syllable, stressed syllable 'the', contains a long vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centered Syllables
Dutch syllables generally revolve around a vowel sound.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are not split across syllables.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 's' linking element does not form a syllable on its own.
- The long vowel /eː/ in 'bibliotheken' influences stress placement.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not alter syllable division.
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