kalmeringstabletten
Syllables
kal-me-rings-ta-blet-ten
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑlmərɪŋsˌtaːblɛtən/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
kalmering + stabletten
The word 'kalmeringstabletten' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'calming tablets'. It is divided into six syllables: kal-me-rings-ta-blet-ten, with primary stress on the first syllable. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and dividing consonant clusters. It's morphologically composed of 'kalmering' (calming) and 'stabletten' (tablets).
Definitions
- 1
Tablets used to calm or soothe.
Calming tablets
“Ze nam kalmeringstabletten voor de reis.”
“De arts schreef kalmeringstabletten voor.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kal').
Syllables
kal — Open syllable, stressed.. me — Open syllable, unstressed.. rings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. blet — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ten — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided to create pronounceable syllables.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified by treating each component as a separate unit.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common but doesn't affect syllable division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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