universiteitszikenhuis
Syllables
u-ni-ver-si-teit-s-zi-ke-nhuis
Pronunciation
/ynivərsiˈtɛitsˌzikə(n)ɦœys/
Stress
001000000
Morphemes
universiteit, ziekenhuis
The word 'universiteitsziekenhuis' is a compound noun divided into nine syllables based on maximizing onsets, respecting vowel sequences, and applying Dutch-specific rules for linking elements and consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'universiteit'.
Definitions
- 1
A hospital affiliated with a university, often used for teaching and research.
University hospital
“Hij is opgenomen in het universiteitsziekenhuis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'universiteit' ('tei').
Syllables
u — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ni — Closed syllable, consonant after vowel.. ver — Closed syllable, consonant after vowel.. si — Closed syllable, consonant after vowel.. teit — Closed, stressed syllable.. s — Open syllable, linking element.. zi — Closed syllable, consonant after vowel.. ke — Open syllable, vowel after consonant.. nhuis — Closed syllable, 'nh' as a single onset.
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Consonant-Vowel
A consonant following a vowel typically marks a syllable boundary.
- The 's' linking element forms its own syllable.
- The 'nh' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Schwa /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables.
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