niedziewięćdźesięciosiedmioletni
Syllables
nie-dzie-więć-dźe-się-cio-siedm-io-let-ni
Pronunciation
/ɲɛd͡ʑɛˈvjɛ̃t͡ɕd͡ʑɛˈɕɛ̃t͡ɕɔˈsʲɛdmɔˈlɛtɲi/
Stress
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Morphemes
nie- + dziewięćdziesiąt + siedmioletni
The word 'niedziewięćdziesięciosiedmioletni' is a complex adjective formed by compounding numeral roots and adding the suffix '-letni'. Syllabification follows Polish phonological rules prioritizing open syllables and resolving consonant clusters based on sonority. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of each root.
Definitions
- 1
ninety-seven-year-old
ninety-seven-year-old
“Mój dziadek jest niedziewięćdziesięciosiedmioletni.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of 'dziewięćdziesiąt' and 'siedmioletni'.
Syllables
nie — Open syllable, initial syllable.. dzie — Open syllable.. więć — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. dźe — Open syllable.. się — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. cio — Open syllable.. siedm — Closed syllable.. io — Open syllable.. let — Closed syllable.. ni — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are formed around a sonority peak (vowel).
Open Syllable Preference
Polish favors open syllables whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority hierarchy.
Nasal Vowel Influence
Nasal vowels often create syllable boundaries.
- Length of the word and multiple morphemes.
- Compounding of numeral roots.
- Affricate nature of 'dź' and 'ć' clusters.
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