universiteitskliniek
Syllables
u-ni-ver-si-tei-ts-kli-niek
Pronunciation
/ynivərsiˈtɛitskliːnik/
Stress
00001001
Morphemes
universiteit, kliniek + s
The word 'universiteitskliniek' is divided into eight syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('tei'). The word is a compound noun consisting of 'universiteit' and 'kliniek', with a genitive suffix 's'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks.
Definitions
- 1
A hospital affiliated with a university, often involved in medical research and education.
University hospital/clinic
“Hij is opgenomen in de universiteitskliniek.”
“De universiteitskliniek staat bekend om haar onderzoek.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('tei').
Syllables
u — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ni — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ver — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. si — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tei — Diphthong, stressed syllable.. ts — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. kli — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. niek — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-based division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant cluster handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
Morpheme boundary consideration
Morpheme boundaries can influence syllable division, but are not always strict dividers.
- The 'ij' diphthong can have slight regional variations in pronunciation.
- Vowel reduction (schwa) in unstressed syllables is common.
- The genitive 's' can sometimes be attached to the preceding syllable.
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