verwervingsleeftijd
Syllables
ver-wer-ving-slee-ftijd
Pronunciation
/vərˈvɛrvɪŋsˈleːftɛit/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
ver- + werv- + -ingsleeftijd
The word 'verwervingsleeftijd' is a Dutch noun meaning 'age of acquisition'. It's syllabified as ver-wer-ving-slee-ftijd, with stress on the second syllable. It's a compound word built from a prefix ('ver-'), a root ('werv-'), and a complex suffix ('-ingsleeftijd'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The age at which a skill, ability, or knowledge is acquired.
Age of acquisition
“De verwervingsleeftijd van taal varieert sterk.”
“Onderzoek naar de verwervingsleeftijd van lezen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('wer'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but the compound structure influences this.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. wer — Open syllable, stressed.. ving — Closed syllable, unstressed.. slee — Open syllable, unstressed.. ftijd — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors CV syllables, leading to divisions that maximize open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless they disrupt the CV pattern significantly.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are not broken across syllable boundaries.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, though compound structure can influence this.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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