zevenhondertduizend
Syllables
ze-ven-hon-dert-dui-zend
Pronunciation
/ˈzeːvənˌhɔndərtˌdœy̯zənt/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
zeven + honderd + duizend
The word 'zevenhonderdduizend' is a compound noun meaning 'seven hundred thousand'. It is syllabified as ze-ven-hon-dert-dui-zend, with primary stress on 'dui'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The word is composed of the numeral 'zeven', and the roots 'honderd' and 'duizend'.
Definitions
- 1
A cardinal number representing seven hundred thousand.
Seven hundred thousand
“Er wonen meer dan zevenhonderdduizend mensen in Amsterdam.”
“De prijs bedraagt zevenhonderdduizend euro.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'dui' (duizend). The stress pattern is 0 (unstressed) - 0 (unstressed) - 0 (unstressed) - 0 (unstressed) - 1 (stressed) - 0 (unstressed).
Syllables
ze — Open syllable, stressed.. ven — Open syllable, unstressed.. hon — Open syllable, unstressed. 'h' is silent.. dert — Closed syllable, unstressed.. dui — Open syllable, primary stress.. zend — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible. This is evident in the division of 'ze-ven', 'hon-dert', and 'dui-zend'.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce. The 'dert' cluster in 'hon-dert' is maintained.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, which is 'dui' in 'zevenhonderdduizend'.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The silent 'h' in 'honderd' doesn't affect syllable division but influences pronunciation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter the perceived syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
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