fabrieksaardappelen
Syllables
fa-briek-saar-dap-pe-len
Pronunciation
/faˈbrik.sɑːr.dɑp.pə.lə(n)/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
fabriek, aard, appel + -en
The word 'fabrieksaardappelen' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: fa-briek-saar-dap-pe-len. Stress falls on 'briek'. It's formed from the roots 'fabriek', 'aard', and 'appel' with the plural suffix '-en'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding consonant cluster splits.
Definitions
- 1
Potatoes specifically grown for industrial processing.
Factory potatoes
“De boer teelt voornamelijk fabrieksaardappelen.”
“De fabriek heeft veel fabrieksaardappelen nodig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'briek' in 'fabriek', following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
fa — Open syllable, onset 'f', rime 'a'.. briek — Closed syllable, onset 'br', rime 'iek', stressed syllable.. saar — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'aar'.. dap — Closed syllable, onset 'd', rime 'ap'.. pe — Open syllable, onset 'p', rime 'e'.. len — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'en', plural marker.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Avoid Consonant Clusters
Dutch prefers to avoid breaking up consonant clusters unless they are complex.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (ending in a vowel).
Compound Word Syllabification
Each morpheme within a compound word generally retains its original syllabification.
- The final '-en' can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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