verzorgingsplaatsen
Syllables
ver-zorg-ings-plaats-en
Pronunciation
/vərˈzɔrɣɪŋsˌplɛi̯stən/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
ver- + zorg + -ingsplaatsen
The word 'verzorgingsplaatsen' is a compound noun in Dutch, divided into five syllables: ver-zorg-ings-plaats-en. The primary stress falls on 'plaats'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, with consonants forming separate syllables where possible. The word consists of a prefix, root, and suffixes, all of Germanic origin.
Definitions
- 1
Places providing care or services.
Care/service areas
“We stopten bij de verzorgingsplaatsen om even te rusten.”
“De verzorgingsplaatsen langs de snelweg zijn vaak druk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('plaats').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, initial syllable.. zorg — Closed syllable, containing the root.. ings — Closed syllable, containing the nominalizing suffix.. plaats — Closed syllable, containing the 'place' root.. en — Open syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonants following a vowel typically form a separate syllable, unless they create an unpronounceable cluster.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllabification.
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