deurwaarderskantoor
Syllables
deur-waar-ders-kan-toor
Pronunciation
/dəu̯ˈʋaːrdərs.kɑn.toːr/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
deur + waar + derskan-toor
The word 'deurwaarderskantoor' is a compound noun syllabified into deur-waar-ders-kan-toor, with primary stress on 'kan'. It follows Dutch rules of open syllable preference and consonant cluster maintenance. The morphemic breakdown reveals its origins and meaning related to the profession of a bailiff.
Definitions
- 1
The office of a bailiff.
Bailiff's office
“Ik moet naar het deurwaarderskantoor om de betaling te regelen.”
“Het deurwaarderskantoor heeft een brief gestuurd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kan'.
Syllables
deur — Open syllable, initial syllable.. waar — Open syllable.. ders — Closed syllable, containing 'rs' cluster.. kan — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. toor — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (ending in vowels) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept intact within a syllable.
Stress Placement
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'rs' cluster is a common exception where the cluster remains within a single syllable.
- Regional pronunciation variations may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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