cursiefjesschrijver
Syllables
cur-sief-jes-schrij-ver
Pronunciation
/kyrˈsifjɛs.sxrɛi̯.vər/
Stress
01010
Morphemes
cur- + sief + -jes-schrijver
The word *cursiefjesschrijver* is a compound noun meaning 'cursive writer'. It is divided into five syllables: cur-sief-jes-schrij-ver, with stress on the fourth syllable (*schrij*). The word is composed of a Latin-derived prefix, a root, a diminutive suffix, and an agent suffix. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and preserves consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Someone who writes in cursive, often with skill or artistry.
Cursive writer, calligrapher
“De cursiefjesschrijver maakte prachtige uitnodigingen.”
“Zijn handschrift was zo sierlijk, hij was een echte cursiefjesschrijver.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (*schrij*), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
cur — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. sief — Open syllable, contains the root of the word.. jes — Closed syllable, contains the diminutive suffix.. schrij — Diphthongal syllable, stressed syllable.. ver — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable.
Suffix Attachment
Suffixes are generally attached to the preceding syllable.
- The diminutive suffix *-jes-* could be ambiguous in other contexts, but is clearly attached to *sief* here.
- The *schrij* cluster is a common and well-defined unit in Dutch phonology.
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