geschiedenisboekjes
Syllables
ge-schiedenis-boek-jes
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈsxɪdənisˈbukjəs/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
geschiedenis + boekjes
The word 'geschiedenisboekjes' is divided into four syllables: ge-schiedenis-boek-jes. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ge'). It's a compound noun meaning 'history books' (diminutive plural), formed from 'geschiedenis' (history), 'boek' (book), and the diminutive plural suffix '-jes'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and preserves consonant clusters.
Definitions
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History books (plural, diminutive)
History books (small/endearing)
“De kinderen lazen de geschiedenisboekjes met veel plezier.”
“In de winkel lagen stapels geschiedenisboekjes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ge'). Dutch generally stresses the first syllable of the root word.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a voiced velar fricative and a schwa.. schiedenis — Closed syllable, contains a voiceless postalveolar fricative cluster and a mix of vowel and consonant sounds.. boek — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and a voiced bilabial stop.. jes — Open syllable, contains a palatal approximant and a schwa.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Digraphs and consonant clusters (like 'sch') are kept together within a syllable.
Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch avoids creating syllables consisting of a single consonant.
- Pronunciation of 'g' and 'sch' can vary regionally.
- The diminutive suffix '-jes' is a common feature and doesn't present significant syllabification challenges.
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