elektriciteitsdraadjes
Syllables
e-lek-tri-ci-teits-draad-jes
Pronunciation
/ˌɛlɛk.tri.sɪˈtɛi̯ts.draːt.jəs/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
elektri + draad + jes
The word 'elektriciteitsdraadjes' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'electric wires'. It is syllabified as e-lek-tri-ci-teits-draad-jes, with stress on the final syllable 'jes' due to the diminutive suffix. The word is composed of the prefix 'elektri-', the root 'draad', and the suffix 'jes'. Syllable division follows vowel-based rules and preserves consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Small electric wires.
Electric wires (plural, diminutive).
“De installateur gebruikte dunne elektriciteitsdraadjes.”
“De lamp werd aangesloten met elektriciteitsdraadjes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'jes' due to the diminutive suffix. The stress pattern is influenced by the compound structure and the presence of the diminutive.
Syllables
e-lek — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a short vowel.. tri — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. ci — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a consonant.. teits — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong and a consonant.. draad — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. jes — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a consonant, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable whenever possible.
Diminutive Suffix Stress
Diminutive suffixes like '-jes' often attract stress.
Compound Word Stress
Stress patterns in compound words can be complex, often shifting from the typical penultimate stress.
- The word is a complex compound noun, which can lead to variations in perceived syllable boundaries.
- The pronunciation of the schwa-like vowels can also vary.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may affect syllable boundaries.
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