oranjebloesemwater
Syllables
o-ran-je-bloe-sem-wa-ter
Pronunciation
/oˈrɑ̃.jə.bluː.səm.ˈwaː.tər/
Stress
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Morphemes
oranje + bloesem + water
The Dutch word 'oranjebloesemwater' is syllabified as o-ran-je-bloe-sem-wa-ter, with primary stress on the first syllable. The division follows the principle of maximizing open syllables and adheres to standard Dutch phonological rules. It's a compound noun composed of 'orange', 'blossom', and 'water'.
Definitions
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Orange blossom water
Orange blossom water
“Ze gebruikte oranjebloesemwater in haar bakrecept.”
“De geur van oranjebloesemwater is heerlijk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('o-ran-je') as is typical in Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
o-ran-je — Stressed syllable, open syllable, nasal vowel.. bloe-sem — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'bl' at the beginning.. wa-ter — Open syllable, vowel-initial syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels. Syllables are divided after vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
- The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ does not affect the syllabification process. Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not alter syllable boundaries.
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