gezelschapsjuffrouw
Syllables
ge-zelschap-s-juf-frouw
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈsɛlʃɑpsˈjʏvrouw/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
ge- + zelschap + -rouw
The Dutch word 'gezelschapsjuffrouw' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ge-zelschap-s-juf-frouw. Primary stress falls on the 'schap' and 'frouw' syllables. It consists of the prefix 'ge-', the root 'zelschap', and the suffix '-rouw', with a linking 's'. The word historically refers to a female companion or escort.
Definitions
- 1
A female companion, historically a woman employed to provide company, often at social events.
Companion, female escort
“De gezelschapsjuffrouw zorgde voor de gasten.”
“In de 18e eeuw waren gezelschapsjuffrouwen gebruikelijk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('schap') and the last syllable ('frouw').
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. zelschap — Stressed syllable, closed syllable.. s — Linking morpheme, functions as onset of next syllable.. juf — Open syllable, unstressed.. frouw — Stressed syllable, closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters (e.g., 'sch') are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus (vowel).
- The compound nature of the word requires considering the entire word structure.
- Historical context influences pronunciation and understanding.
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