voetgangersgebieden
Syllables
voet-gan-gers-ge-bie-den
Pronunciation
/ˈvutɣɑŋɡərsɣəˈbidə(n)/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
ge + voetgangersgebieden + en
The word 'voetgangersgebieden' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: voet-gan-gers-ge-bie-den. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'bie'. The word is formed from the roots 'voet' (foot), 'gangers' (walkers), and 'bieden' (to offer), with the plural suffix 'en'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Areas designated for pedestrian use, excluding vehicular traffic.
Pedestrian areas, pedestrian zones
“De stad heeft veel voetgangersgebieden.”
“In de voetgangersgebieden is het veiliger voor kinderen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'bie' (/'bi/).
Syllables
voet — Open syllable, initial vowel. Unstressed.. gan — Open syllable, stressed vowel. Part of the 'gangers' root.. gers — Closed syllable, containing the schwa /ə/. Part of the 'gangers' root.. ge — Open syllable, prefix. Unstressed.. bie — Open syllable, stressed vowel. Part of the 'bieden' root.. den — Closed syllable, containing the schwa /ə/. Plural suffix.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels (CV).
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound (/ɣ/ or /x/).
- The presence of the schwa /ə/ in unstressed syllables.
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