universiteiteitsterrein
Syllables
u-ni-ver-si-tei-teit-ster-rein
Pronunciation
/ˌyˌni.vər.siˈtɛi̯t.stər.rɛin/
Stress
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Morphemes
universiteit + sterrein
The word 'universiteitsterrein' is a compound noun divided into syllables based on onset-rime principles. Primary stress falls on the 'ver' syllable. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, accommodating consonant clusters common in compound words.
Definitions
- 1
The grounds or campus of a university.
University campus
“De studenten ontmoeten elkaar vaak op het universiteitsterrein.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'universiteit' ('ver').
Syllables
u-ni — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ver-si — Open syllable, stressed syllable is nearby.. tei-teit — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. ster-rein — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Onsets
Dutch allows for consonant clusters to form onsets, as seen in 'ster'.
- Compound word syllabification can sometimes lead to consonant clusters at syllable boundaries.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
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