verzamelhandschriften
Syllables
ver-za-mel-hand-schrif-ten
Pronunciation
/vərˈzɑməlɦɑntsxrɪftən/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
ver- + zamel- + -ten
The word 'verzamelhandschriften' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ver-za-mel-hand-schrif-ten. The primary stress falls on 'mel'. It consists of a prefix 'ver-', roots 'zamel-' and 'hand-', root 'schrif-' and a plural suffix '-ten'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules of open and closed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Collection of manuscripts
Collection of manuscripts
“De universiteitsbibliotheek bewaart een waardevolle collectie verzamelhandschriften.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mel'). Dutch stress is often on the penultimate syllable of the root.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. za — Open syllable, unstressed.. mel — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. hand — Closed syllable, unstressed.. schrif — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ten — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Closed Syllable Rule
A consonant following a vowel creates a closed syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single phoneme and does not break the syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllabification.
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