handschoenenkastjes
Syllables
handschoen-en-kast-jes
Pronunciation
/ˈɦɑntsxunənˈkɑstjəs/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
handschoen, kast + en, jes
The word 'handschoenenkastjes' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'glove compartments'. It is divided into four syllables: handschoen-en-kast-jes, with primary stress on 'handschoen'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and preserving consonant clusters. It consists of the roots 'handschoen' and 'kast' with the plural suffix 'en' and the diminutive suffix 'jes'.
Definitions
- 1
Small boxes or compartments specifically designed for storing gloves.
Glove compartments
“Ze bewaarde haar handschoenen in de handschoenenkastjes.”
“De handschoenenkastjes stonden in de hal.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable, 'handschoen'. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
handschoen — Stressed syllable, containing a diphthong and a complex consonant cluster.. en — Unstressed syllable, containing a schwa vowel and the plural suffix.. kast — Unstressed syllable, containing a short vowel and a stop consonant.. jes — Unstressed syllable, containing a semi-vowel and a schwa vowel, forming the diminutive suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are kept together unless easily separable by a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification occurs within each root word of a compound.
- The '-sch-' cluster is treated as a single phoneme for syllabification.
- The diminutive suffix '-jes' consistently follows the root word.
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