vierenveertigjaarigen
Syllables
vier-en-veer-tig-jaar-i-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈvi.rə(n)ˈveːr.tɪx.jaː.ri.ɣə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
vier- + veer- + -en, -tig, -jaar, -igen
The word 'vierenveertigjarigen' is a Dutch noun meaning 'forty-year-olds'. It's a compound word with seven syllables, divided based on Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks. Primary stress falls on 'veertig'. Pronunciation of 'r' and 'g' can vary regionally.
Definitions
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People who are forty years old
Forty-year-olds
“De vierenveertigjarigen beleefden een midlifecrisis.”
syn:veertigers
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('veertig').
Syllables
vier — Open syllable, potentially with vocalized 'r'. en — Open syllable. veer — Open syllable, long vowel. tig — Closed syllable, velar fricative 'g'. jaar — Open syllable, long vowel. i — Open syllable, single vowel. gen — Open syllable, voiced velar fricative 'g', potentially vocalized 'n'
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained unless they are exceptionally complex.
Vowel Length
Long vowels form distinct syllables.
- Variable pronunciation of 'r' and 'g' sounds depending on regional dialect.
- Vocalization of 'r' in certain contexts.
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