huisaanhuisverkoop
Syllables
huis-aan-huis-ver-koop
Pronunciation
/ɦœys ɑn ɦœys vərˈkoːp/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
aan + huis + verkoop
The word 'huis-aan-huisverkoop' is a Dutch compound noun syllabified into five syllables: huis-aan-huis-ver-koop. Stress falls on the final syllable 'koop'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel grouping rules, typical for Dutch compound words.
Definitions
- 1
The act of selling something by going from house to house.
House-to-house sale
“De kinderen verdienden geld met een huis-aan-huisverkoop van koekjes.”
“De firma organiseerde een huis-aan-huisverkoop om nieuwe klanten te werven.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'koop'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
huis — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. aan — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. huis — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ver — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. koop — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, containing a long vowel.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Grouping
Diphthongs and long vowels are treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each morpheme generally retains its original syllabic structure within the compound.
- The reduplication of 'huis' does not affect the stress pattern.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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