bewegingtussendoortjes
Syllables
be-we-ging-tus-sen-door-tjes
Pronunciation
/bəˈʋeːɣɪŋtʏsə(n)doːrtjəs/
Stress
0101000
Morphemes
be- + beweging + -tussendoortjes
The word 'bewegingstussendoortjes' is a complex Dutch noun formed from multiple morphemes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tus'. The word refers to small snacks eaten between meals.
Definitions
- 1
Small snacks or treats eaten between meals.
Between-meal snacks
“De kinderen pakten snel een paar bewegingstussendoortjes.”
“Ze had een zak bewegingstussendoortjes bij zich.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tus'.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. we — Open syllable, stressed.. ging — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tus — Open syllable, stressed.. sen — Open syllable, unstressed. The /n/ can be elided.. door — Open syllable, unstressed.. tjes — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch prefers to create open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Schwa Reduction
Schwa sounds (/ə/) can be reduced or elided, but this doesn't affect the underlying syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word requires integrating syllabification of individual morphemes.
- The diminutive suffix '-tjes' is often treated as a single syllable.
- Potential for /n/ assimilation in 'tussendoor' in rapid speech.
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