droogscheerapparaten
Syllables
droog-scheer-ap-pa-ra-ten
Pronunciation
/ˈdroːxʃeːrəpɑraːtə(n)/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
droog + scheer + en
The word 'droogscheerapparaten' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: droog-scheer-ap-pa-ra-ten. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pa'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables, onset maximization, and morpheme boundaries. It consists of the prefix 'droog', the root 'scheer', and the root 'apparaat' with the plural suffix '-en'.
Definitions
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Devices used for dry shaving.
Dry shaving devices
“Hij kocht nieuwe droogscheerapparaten.”
“De droogscheerapparaten zijn erg populair.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pa'), following the penultimate stress rule in Dutch.
Syllables
droog — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiced velar fricative.. scheer — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiceless postalveolar fricative.. ap — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, containing a short vowel.. pa — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and stressed.. ra — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ten — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and plural marker.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'sch' are kept together as onsets.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Morpheme Boundary Preference
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- Vowel length can influence perceived syllable boundaries.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter the syllable structure.
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