kantenklaargerecht
Syllables
kant-en-klaar-ge-recht
Pronunciation
/kɑnt ən ˈklaːrɣərɛxt/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
kant + klaar + gerecht
The word 'kant-en-klaargerecht' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: kant-en-klaar-ge-recht. The primary stress falls on 'klaar'. It's formed from Germanic roots and follows typical Dutch syllabification rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. It means 'ready-made meal'.
Definitions
- 1
A pre-prepared meal that only needs to be heated or finished quickly.
Ready-made meal, convenience food.
“We hebben vanavond een kant-en-klaargerecht gegeten.”
“De supermarkt heeft een groot assortiment kant-en-klaargerechten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'klaar'. Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable in compound words.
Syllables
kant — Open syllable, initial syllable of the compound.. en — Open syllable, connecting conjunction.. klaar — Open syllable, root of the word, primary stress.. ge — Open syllable, part of the suffix/root 'gerecht'.. recht — Closed syllable, final part of the suffix/root 'gerecht'.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound. This is the dominant rule in Dutch syllabification.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are exceptionally complex. 'cht' is treated as a single unit.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound (e.g., /ɣ/ vs. a softer pronunciation).
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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