waterleidingssystemen
Syllables
wa-ter-lei-dings-sys-te-men
Pronunciation
/ˈwaːtərˌlɛi̯dɪŋsˌsɪsˈteːmə(n)/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
waterleiding systeem + -en
The word 'waterleidingsystemen' is a complex Dutch compound noun. Syllabification follows the vowel-consonant division rule, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of Germanic and Greek roots with suffixes indicating plurality. Regional vowel variations exist but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
Definitions
- 1
A network of pipes used to transport water.
Water conduit systems
“De gemeente investeert in nieuwe waterleidingsystemen.”
“De oude waterleidingsystemen moeten vervangen worden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'te' in 'systemen'
Syllables
wa — Open syllable, onset 'w', rime 'aː'. ter — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'er'. lei — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'ei̯'. dings — Closed syllable, onset 'dɪŋ', rime 's'. sys — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'ɪs'. te — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'eː'. men — Closed syllable, onset 'm', rime 'ən
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Division between the onset (initial consonant(s)) and the rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant
Division after each vowel, creating syllables based on the surrounding consonants.
- Complex consonant clusters (e.g., 'ng' in 'dings').
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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