zesennegentigjarige
Syllables
zes-en-ne-gen-tig-ja-ri-ge
Pronunciation
/ˈzɛsənˌneːɣə(n)tɪxˈjaːrɪɣə/
Stress
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Morphemes
zesennegentig + jarige
The word 'zesennegentigjarige' is syllabified based on Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. It's a compound adjective formed from numerals and the suffix '-jarige', with primary stress on the penultimate syllable 'tig'. Regional variations in 'g' pronunciation and schwa reduction are possible.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the age of ninety-six years.
ninety-six-year-old
“De zesennegentigjarige man fietste nog elke dag.”
ant:jong
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, 'tig'. The first syllable 'zes' is unstressed, as are 'en', 'ne', 'gen', 'ja', 'ri', and 'ge'.
Syllables
zes — Open syllable, initial consonant.. en — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. ne — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. gen — Open syllable, velar fricative.. tig — Closed syllable, stressed.. ja — Open syllable, long vowel.. ri — Open syllable.. ge — Open syllable, reduced vowel.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible, leading to divisions like 'zes', 'en', 'ne'.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are complex, as seen in 'tig'.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes, respecting the open syllable preference and consonant cluster handling rules.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, influencing the perceived prominence of 'tig'.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'g' (as [ɣ] or [ɡ]).
- Potential reduction or elision of the final schwa /ə/ in rapid speech.
- Subtle dialectal differences in vowel quality.
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