koelvriescombinatsi
Syllables
koel-vries-com-bi-na-tsi
Pronunciation
/ˈkuːl ˈvriːs kɔmbiˈnaːtsi/
Stress
0 0 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
vries + combinatie
The word 'koel-vriescombinatie' is a Dutch compound noun. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of 'koel' (cool), 'vries' (freeze), and 'combinatie' (combination).
Definitions
- 1
A combined refrigerator and freezer unit.
Refrigerator-freezer
“We hebben een nieuwe koel-vriescombinatie gekocht.”
“De koel-vriescombinatie is energiezuinig.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, 'na' in 'combinatie'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns.
Syllables
koel — Open syllable, containing a long vowel /uː/ and a voiced alveolar consonant /l/.. vries — Open syllable, containing a long vowel /iː/ and a voiced alveolar fricative /s/.. com — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel /ɔ/ and a nasal consonant /m/.. bi — Open syllable, containing a short vowel /i/.. na — Open syllable, containing a long vowel /aː/ and a voiced alveolar consonant /n/. Primary stressed syllable.. tsi — Closed syllable, containing a vowel /i/ and an affricate /ts/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they don't create an overly complex onset.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms the core of a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were single words, respecting the rules above.
- The length of the word requires careful application of the rules to avoid incorrect divisions.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist, but they do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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