vierdegeneratietalen
Syllables
vier-de-ge-ne-ra-tie-ta-len
Pronunciation
/ˈviːr.də.ɣə.raː.ti.ˈtaː.lə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
vier + generatie + talen
The word 'vierdegeneratietalen' is a compound noun meaning 'fourth-generation languages'. It is divided into eight syllables based on vowel sounds, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable 'ta'. The word is composed of the prefix 'vier-', the root 'generatie-', and the suffix '-talen'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and consonant cluster preservation.
Definitions
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Languages of the fourth generation.
Fourth-generation languages
“De ontwikkeling van vierdegeneratietalen heeft de software-industrie veranderd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ta' (/taː/). The first syllable 'vier' also receives some degree of prominence, but is less stressed.
Syllables
vier — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. de — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. ge — Open syllable, containing a schwa and a voiced velar fricative.. ne — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. ra — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. tie — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. ta — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. len — Open syllable, containing a schwa and a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel (or diphthong) typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable whenever possible, avoiding unnecessary syllable breaks within the cluster.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words with multiple syllables.
- The pronunciation of schwa sounds (/ə/) can vary slightly depending on regional dialects.
- The final 'n' in 'talen' is often reduced or elided in rapid speech, but does not affect the syllable division.
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