voedselopslagplaats
Syllables
voed-sel-op-slag-plaats
Pronunciation
/ˈvud.səl.ɔp.slaːx.plaːts/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
op + voedsel, slag, plaats
The word 'voedselopslagplaats' is a compound noun in Dutch, divided into five syllables: voed-sel-op-slag-plaats. Stress falls on 'slag'. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule, creating open and closed syllables. The word consists of the roots 'voedsel', 'slag', and 'plaats' with the prefix 'op'.
Definitions
- 1
A place where food is stored; food storage facility.
Food storage place
“De voedselopslagplaats was goed georganiseerd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('slag').
Syllables
voed — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. sel — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. op — Open syllable, simple vowel sound.. slag — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. plaats — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant cluster.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Consonant clusters are broken after the first vowel.
Open/Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are open; syllables ending in consonants are closed.
- The 'oe' diphthong in 'voedsel' is a standard case in Dutch phonology.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the syllabification.
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