volwassenenafdeling
Syllables
vol-was-se-nen-af-de-ling
Pronunciation
/vɔlˈʋɑsənənaːfˌdɛlɪŋ/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
vol + wassen + -en
The word 'volwassenenafdeling' is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of multiple morphemes indicating plurality, separation, and a division or department.
Definitions
- 1
A department or ward specifically for adults.
Adults' ward/department
“Mijn vader ligt in de volwassenenafdeling van het ziekenhuis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'af-de-ling'.
Syllables
vol — Open syllable (CV), initial syllable.. was — Open syllable (CV).. se — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. nen — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. af — Open syllable (CV).. de — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. ling — Closed syllable (CVC), final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are permitted at the end of syllables (CVC).
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common in Dutch, but doesn't affect the syllabification itself.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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