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zelfbedieningsrestaurant

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

7 syllables
24 characters
Dutch
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7syllables

zelfbedieningsrestaurant

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

zelf-be-die-nings-re-stau-rant

Pronunciation

/ˈzɛlf.bə.diː.nɪŋs.rɛs.toː.rɑnt/

Stress

0010001

Morphemes

zelf + bedien + ings

The word 'zelfbedieningsrestaurant' is a Dutch compound noun syllabified based on open syllable preference and onset maximization. Stress falls on the third syllable ('die'). The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'zelf-', the root 'bedien-', the suffix '-ings', and the borrowed element 'restaurant'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A restaurant where customers serve themselves.

    Self-service restaurant

    We gaan eten in een zelfbedieningsrestaurant.

    Het zelfbedieningsrestaurant was erg druk.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('die'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.

Syllables

7
zelf/zɛlf/
be/bə/
die/diː/
nings/nɪŋs/
re/rɛs/
stau/toː/
rant/rɑnt/

zelf Open syllable, initial syllable.. be Open syllable, unstressed.. die Open syllable, stressed.. nings Closed syllable, contains 'ng' cluster.. re Open syllable, unstressed.. stau Open syllable, unstressed.. rant Closed syllable, final syllable.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are maximized within the onset of a syllable.

Open Syllable Preference

Dutch favors open syllables (ending in a vowel).

Vowel Grouping

Diphthongs and triphthongs are treated as single vowel sounds within a syllable.

Compound Word Syllabification

Compound words are syllabified as if they were single words, applying the same rules.

  • The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit within the syllable.
  • Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not affect syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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