zelfbedieningsrestaurant
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
- 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
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.
Word Parts
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.
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