diplomatenkoffertje
Syllables
dip-lo-ma-ten-kof-fer-tje
Pronunciation
/di.plo.ma.tən.kɔ.fər.t͡ʃə/
Stress
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Morphemes
diplomatenkoffert + -tje
The word 'diplomatenkoffertje' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'diplomat's briefcase'. It is syllabified as dip-lo-ma-ten-kof-fer-tje, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows vowel-based division and preserves consonant clusters. The word consists of the roots 'diplomaten' and 'koffer' with the diminutive suffix '-tje'.
Definitions
- 1
A small briefcase, typically used by diplomats for carrying sensitive documents.
Diplomat's briefcase
“De diplomatenkoffertje werd zorgvuldig gecontroleerd.”
“Hij droeg een oude diplomatenkoffertje.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'fer' (kof-fer-tje). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
dip — Open syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'ɪ', coda 'p'. lo — Open syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'oː'. ma — Open syllable, onset 'm', nucleus 'aː'. ten — Closed syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'ə', coda 'n'. kof — Open syllable, onset 'k', nucleus 'ɔ', coda 'f'. fer — Open syllable, onset 'f', nucleus 'ə', coda 'r'. tje — Open syllable, onset 't͡ʃ', nucleus 'ə'
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable whenever possible.
Avoidance of Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are not broken across syllable boundaries.
- The diminutive suffix '-tje' always forms its own syllable.
- The 'dipl' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster and is treated as a single unit.
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