volksverhuizingstijd
Syllables
volks-ver-hui-zing-stijd
Pronunciation
/ˈvɔlksfərˌɦœy̯zɪŋsˌtɛit/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
volks- + huis- + verhuizingstijd
The word 'volksverhuizingstijd' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: volks-ver-hui-zing-stijd. The primary stress falls on the 'huis' syllable. Syllabification follows the rule of breaking consonant clusters after vowels, favoring open syllables. The word consists of a prefix, root, and suffix of Germanic origin.
Definitions
- 1
The period of the Migration Period (roughly 4th to 6th centuries AD).
Time of the Migration Period
“De volksverhuizingstijd had een grote invloed op de Europese geschiedenis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('huis'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
volks — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable, containing a vowel and consonant.. hui — Open syllable, containing a vowel and consonant.. zing — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and consonant cluster.. stijd — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV). Consonant clusters are broken after the vowel.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally split after the vowel, unless they form a common digraph (e.g., 'ks').
- The 'ver-' prefix can be reduced in pronunciation.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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