booschappenlijstjes
Syllables
boo-schap-pen-lijst-jes
Pronunciation
/ˈbuːtʃɑpənˌlɛystjəs/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
boodschap + pen-lijst-jes
The word 'boodschappenlijstjes' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: boo-schap-pen-lijst-jes. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lijst'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules of open syllable preference and consonant cluster maintenance. It consists of the root 'boodschap' and several suffixes forming a plural diminutive.
Definitions
- 1
A list of items needed to be purchased.
Shopping lists
“Ik heb de boodschappenlijstjes gemaakt.”
“Zij controleerde de boodschappenlijstjes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lijst').
Syllables
boo — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. schap — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. pen — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. lijst — Closed syllable, diphthong and consonant-final.. jes — Open syllable, vowel-initial.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /sx/ for 'sch') do not affect syllabification.
- The 'ij' diphthong is treated as a single vowel sound for syllabification purposes.
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