waterleidingssysteem
Syllables
wa-ter-lei-dings-sys-teem
Pronunciation
/ˈwaːtərˌlɛi̯dɪŋsɪˈsteːm/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
leiding + systeem
The word 'waterleidingsysteem' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: wa-ter-lei-dings-sys-teem. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'teem'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and treating consonant clusters as units.
Definitions
- 1
A system of pipes or conduits for conveying water.
Water conduit system
“Het waterleidingsysteem van de stad is verouderd.”
“Er is een lek in het waterleidingsysteem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'teem' (1), all other syllables are unstressed (0).
Syllables
wa — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ter — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. lei — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. dings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. sys — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. teem — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless complex.
Vowel Combination
Diphthongs and triphthongs are treated as single vowel sounds.
- The 'ng' digraph is treated as a single phoneme, influencing syllabification.
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