postorderapotheken
Syllables
post-or-der-a-po-the-ken
Pronunciation
/pɔstɔrdərɑpɔˈteːkən/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
post + order + en
The Dutch word 'postorderapotheken' (mail-order pharmacies) is divided into seven syllables: post-or-der-a-po-the-ken, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'post', 'order', 'apotheek', and the plural suffix '-en'. Syllable division follows Dutch rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and open syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Pharmacies that deliver medication by mail.
mail-order pharmacies
“Veel mensen bestellen hun medicijnen bij postorderapotheken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'apo-'.
Syllables
post — Closed syllable, onset 'p', rhyme 'ɔst'. or — Closed syllable, onset 'ɔ', rhyme 'r'. der — Closed syllable, onset 'd', rhyme 'ər'. a — Open syllable, single vowel. po — Open syllable, single vowel. the — Open syllable, single vowel. ken — Closed syllable, onset 'k', rhyme 'ən
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Dutch prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Sonorant Sequences
Sequences of vowels followed by sonorants (l, m, n, r) are often treated as separate syllables.
CVC Syllables
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant syllables are common and generally form a single syllable unit.
Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open.
- The compound nature of the word could lead to perceived pauses, but it's phonologically a single word.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist.
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