vijfentwintigjare
Syllables
vijf-en-twin-tig-ja-re
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛi̯fəntˈʋɪntɪɣjaːrə/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
vijf + twintig + jarige
The word 'vijfentwintigjarige' is divided into six syllables: vijf-en-twin-tig-ja-re. Stress falls on 'twintig'. It's a compound adjective formed from a numeral prefix, an interfix, a root, and an adjectival suffix. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
twenty-five-year-old
twenty-five-year-old
“Een vijfentwintigjarige student.”
“Ze is een vijfentwintigjarige vrouw.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, 'twintig' (/ˈtʋɪntɪɣ/).
Syllables
vijf — Open syllable (CV), initial syllable.. en — Open syllable (CV), connecting element.. twin — Open syllable (CV), part of the numeral.. tig — Closed syllable (CVC), part of the numeral.. ja — Open syllable (CV), part of the suffix.. re — Open syllable (CV), final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept intact within a single syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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