vergelijkingspunten
Syllables
ver-ge-lijk-ings-pun-ten
Pronunciation
/vər.ɣəˈlɛi̯.kɪŋs.pʏn.tən/
Stress
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Morphemes
ver- + gelijk- + -ings-
The word 'vergelijkingspunten' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: ver-ge-lijk-ings-pun-ten. It consists of the prefix 'ver-', the root 'gelijk-', and the suffixes '-ings-' and '-punten'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pun'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters as onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Points of comparison; criteria used to compare things.
Comparison points
“We bespraken de belangrijkste vergelijkingspunten.”
“De vergelijkingspunten tussen de twee modellen zijn minimaal.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pun'). Dutch compound words often exhibit stress on the penultimate syllable of the final component.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. lijk — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pun — Closed syllable, stressed.. ten — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible, avoiding syllable breaks within them.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC), influencing syllable division.
Compound Word Stress
Stress tends to fall on the penultimate syllable of the final component in compound words.
- The 'ij' diphthong requires careful consideration in syllabification.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound do not significantly affect syllable division.
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