pijlstaartvlinders
Syllables
pijl-staart-vlin-ders
Pronunciation
/pɛi̯lˈstaːrtˌvlɪndərs/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
pijlstaartvlinder + s
The word 'pijlstaartvlinders' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: pijl-staart-vlin-ders. The primary stress falls on the final syllable ('ders'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and treating consonant clusters like 'vl' as single onsets.
Definitions
- 1
A type of butterfly characterized by elongated 'tails' on its hindwings.
Swallowtail butterfly
“De pijlstaartvlinders zijn te zien in de tropische regenwouden.”
“Swallowtail butterflies can be seen in the tropical rainforests.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ders').
Syllables
pijl — Open syllable, onset 'p', vowel 'ɛi̯', coda null.. staart — Open syllable, onset 'st', vowel 'aː', coda 'rt'. vlin — Closed syllable, onset 'vl', vowel 'ɪ', coda 'n'. ders — Closed syllable, onset 'd', vowel 'ɛ', coda 'rs', primary stress.
Word Parts
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Maximize Open Syllables
Syllables are divided to create as many open syllables (ending in a vowel) as possible.
Consonant Cluster Onsets
Consonant clusters like 'vl' are treated as single onsets when possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are divided between vowels and consonants, prioritizing vowel-consonant boundaries.
- The 'vl' consonant cluster is a common feature of Dutch and is generally treated as a single onset.
- Dutch stress is generally on the penultimate syllable, but exceptions exist, especially in longer words.
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