baanwachtershuisjes
Syllables
baan-wach-ter-shuis-jes
Pronunciation
/ˈbaːnˌʋɑxtərˌsɦœy̯sə(n)/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
baan, wachter, huis + jes
The word *baanwachtershuisjes* is a compound noun divided into five syllables: baan-wach-ter-shuis-jes. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'huis'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets, while avoiding diphthong splitting. It consists of three roots (baan, wachter, huis) and a diminutive plural suffix (-jes).
Definitions
- 1
Small houses traditionally occupied by railway signalmen.
Railway signalmen's houses
“De oude baanwachtershuisjes staan er nog steeds.”
“We fietsten langs de baanwachtershuisjes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'huis'. The first syllable 'baan' is unstressed, as are 'wach' and 'ter'. 'jes' receives secondary stress.
Syllables
baan — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a nasal consonant. The onset is a single consonant.. wach — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced fricative. The onset is a complex consonant cluster.. ter — Open syllable, containing a schwa and a plosive. The onset is a single consonant.. shuis — Open syllable, containing a diphthong and a sibilant. The onset is a complex consonant cluster.. jes — Open syllable, containing a schwa and a sibilant. The onset is a single consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized within the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Avoidance of Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept intact within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly affect syllable division.
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