grenswisselkantoren
Syllables
gren-s-wis-sel-kan-to-ren
Pronunciation
/ˈɣrɛn.sʋi.səl.kɑn.toː.rən/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
grensz- + wissel- + -kantoren
The word 'grenswisselkantoren' is syllabified as gren-s-wis-sel-kan-to-ren, with stress on 'wis'. It's a compound noun composed of 'grens' (border), 'wissel' (exchange), and 'kantoren' (offices). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing onsets and vowel-based division.
Definitions
- 1
Currency exchange offices located at the border.
Border exchange offices
“De grenswisselkantoren zijn vaak druk tijdens het weekend.”
“We wisselden geld bij de grenswisselkantoren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of the root ('wis').
Syllables
gren — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'gr'.. s-wis — Open syllable followed by a closed syllable, 's' as a separate syllable.. sel — Closed syllable.. kan — Open syllable.. to — Open syllable.. ren — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are prioritized in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Division
Syllable division occurs after a vowel.
Single Consonant Rule
Syllable division occurs after a single consonant if it's followed by a vowel.
- The 'sw' and 'ns' clusters are treated as single onsets.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllabification.
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