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zelfbedieningswinkels

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

6 syllables
21 characters
Dutch
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6syllables

zelfbedieningswinkels

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

zelf-be-die-nings-win-kels

Pronunciation

/ˈzɛlf.bə.diː.nɪŋs.ʋɪŋ.kəls/

Stress

000100

Morphemes

zelf + bedien + ings

The word 'zelfbedieningswinkels' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: zelf-be-die-nings-win-kels. Primary stress falls on 'nings'. The division follows vowel-based rules, preserving digraphs and handling consonant clusters according to Dutch phonological norms. It consists of the prefix 'zelf', root 'bedien', suffix 'ings', root 'winkel', and plural suffix 's'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Stores where customers select items themselves and pay at a checkout.

    Self-service stores

    De zelfbedieningswinkels zijn vaak 24 uur per dag open.

    Ze kocht boodschappen in de zelfbedieningswinkels.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nings'), following the typical penultimate stress rule in Dutch.

Syllables

6
zelf/zɛlf/
be/bə/
die/diː/
nings/nɪŋs/
win/ʋɪn/
kels/kəls/

zelf Open syllable, containing a short vowel and ending in a consonant.. be Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel.. die Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. nings Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and ending in a consonant cluster. Primary stress.. win Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. kels Closed syllable, containing a schwa vowel and ending in a consonant cluster.

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.

Digraph Preservation

Digraphs like 'ie' are kept together.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Complex clusters may be split, simpler ones are kept together.

Penultimate Stress

Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.

  • Compound word structure influences syllable division.
  • The 'ings' suffix is a common nominalization marker.
  • Regional vowel pronunciation variations may exist but do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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