gymnasttieeksschoentjes
Syllables
gym-nast-tie-eks-schoen-tjes
Pronunciation
/ˈxɪm.nɑs.ti.əks.ʃuːn.t͡ʃəs/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
gymnastiek/schoen + tjes
The word 'gymnastiekschoentjes' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'gymnastics shoes'. It is divided into six syllables: gym-nast-tie-eks-schoen-tjes, with primary stress on 'nast'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The word's morphemic structure includes Greek and Dutch roots and a diminutive suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Small shoes worn for gymnastics.
Gymnastics shoes
“De kinderen droegen hun gymnastiekschoentjes tijdens de les.”
“Zijn gymnastiekschoentjes waren versleten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nast'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but compound words often stress the first element.
Syllables
gym — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. nast — Closed syllable, contains the primary stress.. tie — Open syllable, unstressed.. eks — Closed syllable, unstressed.. schoen — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tjes — Closed syllable, final syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally considered open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are generally considered closed.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables as much as possible, avoiding breaking up natural groupings.
Stress Placement Rule
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, but can shift in compound words.
- The pronunciation of 'g' as /x/ is a common variation.
- The schwa /ə/ in unstressed syllables can be reduced in some pronunciations.
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