universiteitsgebouwenen
Syllables
u-ni-ver-si-teit-s-ge-bou-we-nen
Pronunciation
/ˌy.ni.vər.siˈtɛi̯ts.ɣəˈbʌu.wən/
Stress
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Morphemes
universiteit/gebouwen + s
The word 'universiteitsgebouwen' is a compound noun syllabified based on consonant-vowel patterns and open syllable rules. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bouw'). The word consists of two roots connected by a linking 's'.
Definitions
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University buildings
University buildings
“De architectuur van de universiteitsgebouwen is indrukwekkend.”
“De studenten verzamelden zich voor de universiteitsgebouwen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bouw').
Syllables
u-ni — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ver-si — Consonant-vowel syllable.. teit-s — Diphthong followed by a consonant, weak syllable.. ge-bou — Consonant-vowel syllable, primary stress.. we-nen — Consonant-vowel syllable.
Similar Words
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in vowels are considered open syllables.
Consonant-Vowel Pattern
Consonant followed by a vowel creates a syllable boundary.
Diphthong Nucleus
Diphthongs generally form the nucleus of a syllable.
- Elision of the linking 's' in colloquial speech.
- Regional variations in vowel quality.
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