vreemdelingdiensten
Syllables
vreem-de-ling-die-nsten
Pronunciation
/ˈvreːm.də.lɪŋ.də.ˈdiːn.stən/
Stress
0 0 0 0 1
Morphemes
vreemd + ling + dienst-en-sten
The word 'vreemdelingendiensten' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'foreigners' services'. It is divided into five syllables: vreem-de-ling-die-nsten, with primary stress on 'dien-'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and respecting morphemic boundaries. It consists of the prefix 'vreemd-', the root '-ling', and the suffix '-dienst-en-sten'.
Definitions
- 1
Services provided to foreigners, often referring to immigration or related governmental departments.
Foreigners' services / Immigration services
“De vreemdelingendiensten zijn verantwoordelijk voor de behandeling van asielaanvragen.”
“Hij werkt bij de vreemdelingendiensten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'dien-'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
vreem — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and ending in 'm'.. de — Open syllable, containing a schwa sound.. ling — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and ending in 'ng'.. die — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. nsten — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and ending in 'n'.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables starting with a vowel are generally separated.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are broken up to create open syllables where possible, but not at the expense of morphemic boundaries.
Morpheme Boundary Respect
Syllable divisions generally avoid splitting morphemes (prefixes, roots, suffixes).
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with consonant clusters. The proposed division prioritizes open syllables and morphemic integrity.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might influence the perceived syllable boundaries, but the core principles remain consistent.
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