coulisselandschapje
Syllables
cou-lis-se-land-schap-je
Pronunciation
/ˈkœlɪsəˈlɑntsχɑp.jə/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
coulisse- + landschap- + -je
The word *coulisselandschapje* is a compound noun divided into six syllables: cou-lis-se-land-schap-je. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('land'). The word consists of a French-derived prefix, a Dutch root, and a diminutive suffix. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A miniature landscape, often a diorama or a model landscape.
Miniature landscape, diorama
“De kinderen maakten een prachtig *coulisselandschapje*.”
“Het museum toonde een collectie *coulisselandschapjes* uit de 18e eeuw.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('land').
Syllables
cou — Open syllable, initial vowel sound.. lis — Closed syllable, ending with a consonant.. se — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. land — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. schap — Closed syllable, 'sch' cluster treated as a single unit.. je — Open syllable, diminutive suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Syllables are built around vowel sounds, creating vowel-centered units.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
Avoid Single Initial Consonant
Dutch avoids starting a syllable with a single consonant if possible, influencing the division of 'landschap'.
- The French origin of 'coulisse' might influence pronunciation for some speakers.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., the 'sch' sound) might exist but do not affect syllable division.
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