vijfenzeventigjaarige
Syllables
vijf-en-ze-ven-tig-jaar-i-ge
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛi̯fənˌzɛvə(n)ˈtɪxjaːrəɣə/
Stress
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Morphemes
vijf + zeven + en-tig-jarige
The word 'vijfenzeventigjarige' is a complex Dutch adjective meaning 'seventy-five-year-old'. It's syllabified based on maximizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'jaar'. The word is formed through compounding numerals and the 'jarige' suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the age of seventy-five years.
seventy-five-year-old
“De vijfenzeventigjarige man fietste door het park.”
ant:jong
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'jaar' (jaːr).
Syllables
vijf — Open syllable (CVV), no stress.. en — Open syllable (CV), no stress.. ze — Open syllable (CV), no stress.. ven — Open syllable (CV), no stress.. tig — Closed syllable (CVC), no stress.. jaar — Open syllable (CVː), primary stress.. i — Open syllable (V), no stress.. ge — Open syllable (CV), no stress.
Word Parts
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch prefers CV syllables whenever possible.
Maintain Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally preserved unless they create overly complex syllables.
Vowel Alone
A single vowel forms a syllable.
- The compound nature of the word and the linking 'en' conjunction. Regional vowel variations may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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