nieuwjaartoespraken
Syllables
nieuw-jaar-toespra-ken
Pronunciation
/ˈnɪu̯.jaːr.tœːs.praː.kən/
Stress
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Morphemes
nieuw + jaar + toespraken
The word 'nieuwjaarstoespraken' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: nieuw-jaar-toespra-ken. Stress falls on 'spraak'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. It consists of the prefix 'nieuw', the root 'jaar', and the suffix 'toespraken'.
Definitions
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Speeches delivered on New Year's Day.
New Year's speeches
“De nieuwjaarstoespraken werden live uitgezonden.”
“Veel mensen kijken naar de nieuwjaarstoespraken van de koning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('spraak').
Syllables
nieuw — Open syllable, diphthong.. jaar — Open syllable, long vowel.. toespra — Syllable with a long vowel and a following consonant cluster.. ken — Closed syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless complex.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morphemic boundaries, but syllabification rules apply consistently.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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