eikenprocessierupsen
Syllables
ei-ken-pro-ces-sie-rup-sen
Pronunciation
/ˈɛi̯kə(n)prɔsɛsiˈrʏpsə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
eik, proces, rup + -en
The word 'eikenprocessierupsen' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables based on CV structure and diphthong rules. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of roots 'eik', 'proces', and 'rups' with the plural suffix '-en'.
Definitions
- 1
The oak processionary caterpillar (Thaumetopoea processionea), a species of moth known for its hairy caterpillars that can cause skin irritation.
Oak processionary caterpillar
“De eikenprocessierupsen veroorzaken veel overlast in de zomer.”
“We moeten de eikenprocessierupsen bestrijden om schade aan de bomen te voorkomen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'rup'
Syllables
ei — Open syllable, diphthong nucleus.. ken — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. pro — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ces — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. sie — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. rup — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. sen — Closed syllable, consonant coda.
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllable division occurs before the vowel.
Diphthong
Diphthongs generally form a single syllable nucleus.
- The pronunciation of the schwa /ə/ in 'eiken' can vary regionally.
- The '-en' plural marker is generally a separate syllable.
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