kofferschrijfmachine
Syllables
kof-fer-schrijf-ma-chi-ne
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔfərˌsxrɛi̯fmaˈxinə/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
schrijf + machine
The word 'kofferschrijfmachine' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'suitcase typewriter'. It is syllabified as 'kof-fer-schrijf-ma-chi-ne' with primary stress on 'schrijf'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables, breaking down the compound into its morphemic components.
Definitions
- 1
A portable typewriter, often contained within a suitcase.
Suitcase typewriter
“Ze nam haar kofferschrijfmachine mee op reis.”
“De kofferschrijfmachine was een handig hulpmiddel voor journalisten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('schrijf'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress. The first syllable is also slightly stressed.
Syllables
kof — Open syllable, initial consonant, stressed.. fer — Open syllable, following consonant.. schrijf — Closed syllable, complex onset, primary stress.. ma — Open syllable, following consonant.. chi — Open syllable, following consonant.. ne — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are broken down into syllables based on their constituent morphemes.
- The 'sch' digraph is treated as a single unit.
- The 'rs' cluster is generally kept within the same syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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