aardappelschilmesjes
Syllables
aard-ap-pel-schil-mes-jes
Pronunciation
/ˈaːrdɑpəlsχɪlmɛʃəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
aardappel-schil-mes + -jes
The word 'aardappelschilmesjes' is a compound noun consisting of the roots 'aardappel', 'schil', and 'mes' with the diminutive suffix '-jes'. It is divided into six syllables: aard-ap-pel-schil-mes-jes, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'schil'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks.
Definitions
- 1
Small knives specifically designed for peeling potatoes.
Potato peeling knives
“Ze gebruikte de aardappelschilmesjes om de aardappelen snel te schillen.”
“De aardappelschilmesjes lagen in de lade.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, 'schil'.
Syllables
aard — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ap — Open syllable, relatively short vowel.. pel — Open syllable, containing a schwa-like vowel.. schil — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. mes — Open syllable.. jes — Open syllable, diminutive suffix.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels. This rule is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce. This applies to '-mesjes'.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The diminutive suffix '-jes' could potentially influence syllable boundaries, but it's treated as part of the final syllable in this case.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter vowel quality, but not syllable division.
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