papierversnipperaar
Syllables
pa-pier-ver-snip-pe-raar
Pronunciation
/paˈpirvərˌsnɪpərəaːr/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
ver- + papier/snip + -aar
The word 'papierversnipperaar' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: pa-pier-ver-snip-pe-raar. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'raar'. Syllabification follows rules of consonant cluster preservation and vowel-based division, typical for Dutch.
Definitions
- 1
A machine that cuts paper into small pieces for security or recycling.
Paper shredder
“De papierversnipperaar staat in de kantoorruimte.”
“We moeten alle vertrouwelijke documenten door de papierversnipperaar halen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'raar'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pier — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. ver — Open syllable, prefix.. snip — Closed syllable, root.. pe — Open syllable, connecting element.. raar — Open syllable, stressed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are typically divided around vowel sounds.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes that compose them.
- The infix -per- doesn't create a separate syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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