patriciërsfamilies
Syllables
pa-tri-ci-ërs-fa-mi-lies
Pronunciation
/pa.tri.ˈsi.ərs.fa.mi.lis/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
patriciër + sfamilies
The word 'patriciërsfamilies' is syllabified as pa-tri-ci-ërs-fa-mi-lies, with primary stress on 'ci'. It's a complex noun derived from Latin and French, referring to patrician families. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules of vowel-based division and consonant cluster handling.
Definitions
- 1
The families belonging to the patrician class.
Patrician families
“De patriciërsfamilies beheersten de stadse economie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ci').
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tri — Open syllable.. ci — Open syllable.. ërs — Closed syllable, contains the schwa sound.. fa — Open syllable.. mi — Open syllable.. lies — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters can end syllables, especially after vowels.
Schwa as Syllable Divider
The 'ë' often creates a weak syllable.
- The 'ë' is a special vowel requiring careful consideration. The 'rs' cluster is common and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
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