oudpapierconteneers
Syllables
oud-pa-pier-con-te-neers
Pronunciation
/ˌaʊtpaːpiːrˌkɔntɛˈneːrs/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
papier + containers
The word 'oudpapiercontainers' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: oud-pa-pier-con-te-neers. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('con'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and consistent stress placement. It is composed of 'oud' (old), 'papier' (paper), and 'containers' (containers).
Definitions
- 1
Receptacles or bins specifically designated for the collection of old paper for recycling.
Old paper containers
“De gemeente heeft nieuwe oudpapiercontainers geplaatst.”
“Zorg ervoor dat je het oudpapier in de juiste containers gooit.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('con') as is typical in Dutch.
Syllables
oud — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pa — Open syllable, part of 'papier'. pier — Closed syllable, completing 'papier'. con — Closed syllable, stressed syllable of 'containers'. te — Open syllable, part of 'containers'. neers — Closed syllable, final syllable of 'containers'
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Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels whenever possible. This is applied throughout the word.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the second-to-last syllable, which determines the stress in 'containers' ('con').
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided to create pronounceable syllables (e.g., 'neers').
- Compound word formation allows for flexibility, but the core syllabification rules remain consistent.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common but doesn't affect the syllable division itself.
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