binnenhuisarchitect
Syllables
bin-nen-huis-ar-chi-tect
Pronunciation
/ˈbɪnə(n)ɦœy̯sɑrˈχɪtɛkt/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
binnen- + huis- + -architect
The Dutch noun *binnenhuisarchitect* (interior architect) is divided into six syllables: bin-nen-huis-ar-chi-tect, with stress on 'ar'. It's a compound word with a prefix, root, and suffix, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
An architect specializing in the design of interior spaces.
Interior architect
“De binnenhuisarchitect heeft een prachtig ontwerp gemaakt.”
“Ze is een bekende binnenhuisarchitect.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ar'
Syllables
bin — Open syllable, onset 'b', nucleus 'i', coda 'n'. nen — Open syllable, onset 'n', nucleus 'ə', coda 'n'. huis — Open syllable, onset 'h', nucleus 'œy', coda 's'. ar — Open syllable, onset 'a', nucleus 'r'. chi — Open syllable, onset 'χ', nucleus 'i'. tect — Closed syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'e', coda 'kt'
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Every syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Syllable Weight
Syllables are structured to achieve a balanced weight (open vs. closed).
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are generally syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The schwa sound /ə/ in *nen* can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound.
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