driekoningenliederen
Syllables
dri-e-kon-in-gen-lie-de-ren
Pronunciation
/ˈdriː.kɔ.nɪŋ.ɣə(n).liː.də.rən/
Stress
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Morphemes
drie- + koning + -en
The word 'driekoningenliederen' is divided into eight syllables based on vowel-centered structure and consonant cluster maintenance. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. The word is a plural noun composed of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes of Germanic origin.
Definitions
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Songs sung about the Three Kings (Wise Men).
Three Kings' songs
“De kinderen zongen de driekoningenliederen.”
“In sommige regio's worden nog steeds driekoningenliederen gezongen.”
syn:Koningsliederen
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('kon'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns with multiple syllables.
Syllables
dri — Open syllable, initial syllable.. e-kon — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. in-gen — Closed syllable, contains a velar nasal.. lie-de — Open syllable followed by a closed syllable.. ren — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllables
Each syllable contains a vowel, forming the nucleus of the syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Pronounceable consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables can affect perceived syllable boundaries, but the written form dictates the division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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