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zelfbedieningswinkel

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

6 syllables
20 characters
Dutch
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6syllables

zelfbediningswinkel

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

zelf-be-di-nings-win-kel

Pronunciation

/ˈzɛlf.bə.diː.nɪŋs.ʋɪŋ.kəl/

Stress

0 0 0 1 0 0

Morphemes

zelf + bedien + ings

The Dutch word 'zelfbedieningswinkel' is a compound noun meaning 'self-service store'. It is syllabified as zelf-be-di-nings-win-kel, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('nings'). The syllabification follows vowel-based division rules, handles consonant clusters effectively, and considers the word's morphemic structure. The word's structure is similar to other Dutch compound nouns like 'woordenboek' and 'computerwinkel'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A store where customers serve themselves.

    Self-service store

    Ik ga naar de zelfbedieningswinkel voor melk.

    De zelfbedieningswinkel is vaak goedkoper.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nings'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress. The stress is marked as '1', while unstressed syllables are marked as '0'.

Syllables

6
zelf/zɛlf/
be/bə/
di/diː/
nings/nɪŋs/
win/ʋɪn/
kel/kəl/

zelf Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a diphthong.. be Open syllable, short vowel.. di Open syllable, long vowel.. nings Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains 'ng' cluster.. win Open syllable, short vowel.. kel Closed syllable, final syllable, short vowel.

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open and closed syllables.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are unpronounceable, following Dutch phonotactic constraints.

Penultimate Stress

Primary stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch words.

  • The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit, influencing the syllabification.
  • The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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