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jeu-de-boulesspeler

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
19 characters
Dutch
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Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “jeu-de-boulesspeler” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
6syllables

jeudeboulesspeler

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

jeu-de-bou-les-spe-ler

Pronunciation

/jø də buːlɛs ˈspelər/

Stress

001000

Morphemes

speler

The word 'jeu-de-boulesspeler' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'boules player'. It is syllabified as jeu-de-bou-les-spe-ler, with stress on 'les'. The word incorporates French borrowings and follows Dutch syllabification rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding breaking diphthongs.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A person who plays the game of boules (pétanque).

    Boules player

    “De jeu-de-boulesspeler won het toernooi.”

    “Jeu-de-boulesspelers verzamelen zich op het plein.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, 'les' in 'bou-les'.

Syllables

6
jeu/jø/
de/də/
bou/buː/
les/lɛs/
spe/spɛ/
ler/lər/

jeu — Open syllable (CV), French origin.. de — Open syllable (CV), definite article.. bou — Open syllable (CV), French origin, long vowel.. les — Closed syllable (CVC), stressed syllable.. spe — Open syllable (CV), Dutch root.. ler — Closed syllable (CVC), Dutch root.

Open Syllable Preference

Dutch favors syllables ending in a vowel (CV structure).

Avoid Breaking Diphthongs

Diphthongs are kept intact within a syllable.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Consonant clusters are split if they create a difficult-to-pronounce syllable, but this is minimized.

Stress-Based Syllabification

Stress influences the perceived prominence of syllables.

  • French borrowings integrated into Dutch phonology.
  • Compound noun requiring consideration of morphemic boundaries.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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