volwassenenprogramma
Syllables
vol-was-se-nen-pro-gram-ma
Pronunciation
/vɔlˈʋɑsənənproɣramːa/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
vol + wassen + -enen
The word 'volwassenenprogramma' is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules favoring open syllables and penultimate stress. It consists of a prefix ('vol-'), a root ('wassen-'), a plural suffix ('-enen'), and a borrowed root ('-programma'). Vowel reduction is possible in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A program or course designed for adults.
Adult education program
“Hij volgt een volwassenenprogramma om zijn vaardigheden te verbeteren.”
“De gemeente biedt verschillende volwassenenprogramma's aan.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ma' in 'programma').
Syllables
vol — Open syllable, initial syllable, carries some stress.. was — Open syllable, part of the root, vowel reduction possible.. se — Open syllable, vowel reduction highly probable.. nen — Closed syllable, part of the plural suffix.. pro — Open syllable, beginning of the borrowed root.. gram — Closed syllable, part of the borrowed root.. ma — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, lengthened vowel.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- Lengthening of the consonant 'm' in 'programma'.
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