chocoladesigaretten
Syllables
cho-co-la-de-si-ga-ret-ten
Pronunciation
/ˈxɔkɔlaːdə.sɪɣaˈrɛtə(n)/
Stress
00000010
Morphemes
chocola-sigar- + -etten
The Dutch word 'chocoladesigaretten' (chocolate cigarettes) is divided into eight syllables with stress on 'ret'. It's a compound noun built from French, Spanish, and Germanic roots, adhering to Dutch syllabification rules that prioritize maximizing onsets and allowing consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Small, chocolate-flavored confectionery shaped like cigarettes.
Chocolate cigarettes
“De kinderen speelden met chocoladesigaretten.”
“Hij herinnerde zich de chocoladesigaretten van zijn jeugd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ret'
Syllables
cho — Open syllable, onset 'ch', nucleus 'o'. co — Open syllable, onset 'c', nucleus 'o'. la — Open syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'a'. de — Weak syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'e'. si — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'i'. ga — Open syllable, onset 'g', nucleus 'a'. ret — Closed syllable, onset 'r', nucleus 'e', coda 't', stressed. ten — Open syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'e', coda 'n'
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Syllable Minimization
Weak syllables are minimized.
Vowel After Consonant
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters in both onsets and codas.
- The word is a compound noun.
- The diminutive suffix '-etten' adds a syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel length or the 'g' sound.
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