voorbereidingstermijn
Syllables
voor-be-rei-ding-ster-mijn
Pronunciation
/voːr.bəˈrɛi̯.dɪŋ.stɛr.mɛin/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
voor- + bereid- + -ing
The word *voorbereidingstermijn* is a Dutch noun meaning 'preparation period'. It is divided into six syllables: voor-be-rei-ding-ster-mijn, with primary stress on 'rei'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. It's a compound word built from the prefix 'voor-', the root 'bereid-', the suffix '-ing', and the noun 'stermijn'.
Definitions
- 1
The period allotted for preparation; the term within which preparation must occur.
Preparation period, term for preparation
“De voorbereidingstermijn voor het examen is twee weken.”
“Binnen de voorbereidingstermijn moeten alle documenten worden ingediend.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rei'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
voor — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. rei — Diphthong, stressed syllable.. ding — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel.. ster — Open syllable.. mijn — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible. This is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex and difficult to pronounce.
Vowel Groupings
Diphthongs and vowel combinations are treated as single syllable nuclei.
- The compound nature of the word requires integrating the syllabification of its components.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but generally do not affect syllable division.
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