jarretellengordeltje
Syllables
jar-re-tel-len-gor-del-tje
Pronunciation
/ˈjaːrətələŋˈɡɔrdəltjə/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
jarretel- + gordel + -tje
The word 'jarretellengordeltje' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'garter belt'. It is syllabified as jar-re-tel-len-gor-del-tje, with primary stress on 'gor'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and morpheme boundaries. It consists of a French-derived prefix, a Dutch root, and a Dutch diminutive suffix.
Definitions
- 1
A garter belt.
Garter belt
“Ze droeg een mooie jarretellengordeltje onder haar jurk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gor').
Syllables
jar — Open syllable, stressed vowel.. re — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. tel — Closed syllable.. len — Open syllable.. gor — Closed syllable, primary stress.. del — Closed syllable.. tje — Open syllable, diminutive suffix.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to avoid syllable-initial consonant clusters.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries.
- The diminutive suffix '-tje' is always a separate syllable.
- Vowel quality of schwa-like vowels can vary regionally.
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