voortplantingsstelsel
Syllables
voor-tplant-ings-stel-sel
Pronunciation
/ˈvoːrtˌplɑn.tɪŋs.tɛl.səl/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
voor- + plant + ingsstelsel
The word 'voortplantingsstelsel' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'reproduction system'. It is divided into five syllables: voor-tplant-ings-stel-sel, with primary stress on '-stel-'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel-based division.
Definitions
- 1
The biological system responsible for reproduction.
Reproduction system
“Het voortplantingsstelsel van de mens is complex.”
“Onderzoek naar het voortplantingsstelsel is belangrijk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-stel-'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns.
Syllables
voor — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiced fricative.. tplant — Closed syllable, with a consonant cluster onset and a short vowel.. ings — Closed syllable, with a nasal consonant and a short vowel.. stel — Open syllable, stressed, with a consonant cluster onset and a short vowel.. sel — Closed syllable, with a short vowel and a final consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables
Syllables consisting of a single vowel are generally avoided.
Vowel-Based Division
When consonant clusters are too complex for the onset, syllables are divided between vowels.
- The pronunciation of the 't' can vary between /t/ and /ʔ/ depending on the speaker and context.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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