kantenklaargerechten
Syllables
kant-en-klaar-ge-rech-ten
Pronunciation
/kɑnt ən ˈklaːrɣə.rɛxtə(n)/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
kant, klaar, gerecht + -en
The word 'kant-en-klaargerechten' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: kant-en-klaar-ge-rech-ten. The primary stress falls on 'klaar'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters. The word consists of multiple roots and a plural suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Pre-prepared meals that require minimal cooking.
Ready-made meals
“Ze kocht kant-en-klaargerechten in de supermarkt.”
“Kant-en-klaargerechten zijn handig als je weinig tijd hebt.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'klaar'. This is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
kant — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. en — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel.. klaar — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a final consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. ge — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a voiced velar fricative.. rech — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a final consonant.. ten — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a final consonant.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels. Syllable divisions are made to maximize open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained unless they are exceptionally complex. The -rg- cluster is preserved.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes, respecting the open syllable preference and consonant cluster rules.
- The -rg- consonant cluster is a potential edge case, but is generally pronounced without simplification in standard Dutch.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /ɑ/ vs. /a/) may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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