voorstellingswerelden
Syllables
voor-stel-lings-wer-el-den
Pronunciation
/voːr.stɛl.lɪŋs.ʋɛr.əl.də(n)/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
voor- + stel- + -lingswerelden
The word 'voorstellingswerelden' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'imaginary worlds'. It is divided into six syllables: voor-stel-lings-wer-el-den, with primary stress on 'wer'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and separating prefixes/suffixes. It's a complex word reflecting Dutch's ability to create long compound nouns.
Definitions
- 1
Imaginary worlds; worlds created by imagination.
Worlds of imagination, imaginary worlds.
“De kinderen droomden weg in hun voorstellingswerelden.”
“De roman neemt je mee naar fantastische voorstellingswerelden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'wer'.
Syllables
voor — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. stel — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. lings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.. wer — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. el — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. den — Open syllable, containing a schwa, often reduced.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are typically divided between vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables whenever possible.
- The compound nature of the word requires considering the syllabification of each component.
- The final '-en' suffix is always a separate syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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