universiteitsstudenten
Syllables
u-ni-ver-si-teits-stu-den-ten
Pronunciation
/ˌy.ni.vər.si.ˈtɛi̯ts.stʏ.də(n).tə(n)/
Stress
00001000
Morphemes
universiteit, student + -s, -en
The word 'universiteitsstudenten' is a complex Dutch noun syllabified into eight syllables (u-ni-ver-si-teits-stu-den-ten) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('teits'). It's formed from the roots 'universiteit' and 'student' with plural suffixes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding consonant cluster splits.
Definitions
- 1
Students attending a university.
University students
“De universiteitsstudenten protesteerden tegen de bezuinigingen.”
“Veel universiteitsstudenten wonen op kamers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('teits').
Syllables
u — Open syllable, initiated by a vowel.. ni — Closed syllable, consonant following a vowel.. ver — Open syllable, initiated by a vowel.. si — Closed syllable, consonant following a vowel.. teits — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong.. stu — Closed syllable, consonant following a vowel.. den — Closed syllable, consonant following a vowel.. ten — Closed syllable, consonant following a vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel Initiation
Every vowel sound initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Closure
Consonants following a vowel sound typically close the syllable.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are treated as single vowel sounds and remain within a single syllable.
- The 'ei' diphthong is treated as a single vowel sound.
- Schwa sounds /ə/ are common in unstressed syllables.
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