kleurenlaserprinter
Syllables
kleu-ren-la-ser-prin-ter
Pronunciation
/ˈkluːrənlaːzərˌprɪntər/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
kleur, laser, printer
The Dutch compound noun 'kleurenlaserprinter' (color laser printer) is syllabified as kleu-ren-la-ser-prin-ter, with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of open syllable preference and avoids breaking diphthongs. The 'r' sound may vary regionally.
Definitions
- 1
A printer that uses a laser to produce images in color.
Color laser printer
“Ik heb een nieuwe kleurenlaserprinter gekocht.”
“De kleurenlaserprinter print heel snel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kleu').
Syllables
kleu — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. ren — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. la — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. ser — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. prin — Closed syllable (CVC), unstressed.. ter — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in a vowel (CV).
Avoid Breaking Diphthongs
Diphthongs are kept intact within a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained unless exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
- The compound nature of the word requires treating each component as a separate unit for stress and syllabification.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound.
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