nieuwjaarsboodschap
Syllables
nieuw-jaars-bo-od-schap
Pronunciation
/ˈnɪu̯.jaːrs.buːt.ʃɑp/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
nieuw + jaar + schap
The word *nieuwjaarsboodschap* is a compound noun with five syllables, divided according to Dutch rules favoring open syllables and penultimate stress. It consists of the prefix *nieuw*, the root *jaar*, and the suffix *schap*, forming a message related to the new year.
Definitions
- 1
A message delivered at the start of the new year, typically by a public figure.
New Year's message
“De koning hield een inspirerende nieuwjaarsboodschap.”
“De nieuwjaarsboodschap van de premier werd live uitgezonden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('schap').
Syllables
nieuw — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. jaars — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.. bo — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. od — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. schap — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together.
Vowel Combination
Diphthongs and vowel combinations are treated as a single syllable nucleus.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but the presented division is the most common.
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