gereedschapsreiniger
Syllables
ge-reeds-chaps-rei-ni-ger
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈreːtsʃɑpsrɛi̯nɪɣər/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
gereedschap + reiniger
The Dutch word 'gereedschapsreiniger' (tool cleaner) is divided into six syllables: ge-reeds-chaps-rei-ni-ger. Stress falls on 'reeds'. The word is a compound noun formed from 'gereedschap' (tool) and 'reiniger' (cleaner). Syllable division follows vowel-based rules and avoids breaking up consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A person or thing that cleans tools.
Tool cleaner
“De gereedschapsreiniger zorgde ervoor dat de machines goed functioneerden.”
“We hebben een professionele gereedschapsreiniger ingehuurd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('reeds'). This is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed. Starts with a vowel.. reeds — Closed syllable, stressed. Vowel followed by consonant cluster.. chaps — Closed syllable, unstressed. Consonant cluster followed by vowel.. rei — Open syllable, unstressed. Vowel preceded by consonant.. ni — Open syllable, unstressed. Vowel preceded by consonant.. ger — Closed syllable, unstressed. Vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllables generally begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Dutch avoids breaking up consonant clusters unless necessary.
Stress Rule
Stress often falls on the penultimate syllable of the first constituent in compound nouns.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The 'r' sound's integration into the stressed syllable.
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