kophalsrompboederijen
Syllables
kop-hals-romp-boe-der-ij-en
Pronunciation
/kɔpˈɦɑlsrɔmpˈbuːdəˌrɛi̯ən/
Stress
0000110
Morphemes
boer + kop-hals-romp-derij-en
The word 'kop-hals-rompboerderijen' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'gable-end farmhouses'. It is divided into seven syllables (kop-hals-romp-boe-der-ij-en) with primary stress on 'derij'. The syllable division follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding consonant clusters, while the stress pattern reflects the compound structure.
Definitions
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Traditional Dutch farmhouses with a distinctive gable shape.
Gable-end farmhouses
“De kop-hals-rompboerderijen in de Achterhoek zijn prachtig bewaard gebleven.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'derij' due to the compound structure.
Syllables
kop — Open syllable, unstressed.. hals — Open syllable, unstressed.. romp — Open syllable, unstressed.. boe — Diphthong, unstressed.. der — Open syllable, stressed.. ij — Diphthong, stressed.. en — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV), leading to divisions like 'boe-der'.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are broken up to create open syllables.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the final element of a compound word.
- The compound nature of the word significantly influences syllable division and stress placement.
- Vowel qualities, such as the diphthong in 'boe', are important for accurate pronunciation.
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