papiervernietigers
Syllables
pa-pier-ver-nie-ti-gers
Pronunciation
/paˈpirvərˌniːtiɣərs/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
ver- + papier + -ers
The word 'papiervernietigers' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: pa-pier-ver-nie-ti-gers. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows the general Dutch rule of ending syllables in vowels and breaking consonant clusters after the first vowel. The word is morphologically composed of the root 'papier', the prefix 'ver-', and the suffix '-ers'.
Definitions
- 1
A machine that cuts paper into small strips for security purposes.
Paper shredders
“We moeten alle vertrouwelijke documenten door de papiervernietiger halen.”
syn:versnipperaar
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'nie' in 'ver-nie-ti-gers'.
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pier — Open syllable.. ver — Open syllable.. nie — Open syllable.. ti — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. gers — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Ending Syllables
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound. This is the primary rule applied in most divisions.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first vowel.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound do not affect syllable division.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllable division, but the provided division is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
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