prentbriefkaartenalbum
Syllables
prent-brief-kaart-en-al-bum
Pronunciation
/ˈprɛntˈbрифˌkaːrtəˌnɑlbum/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
prent + briefkaart + en
The Dutch word 'prentbriefkaartenalbum' is a compound noun meaning 'album of postcards'. It is syllabified as 'prent-brief-kaart-en-al-bum', with primary stress on the 'kaart' syllable. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix.
Definitions
- 1
An album specifically designed for storing postcards.
Album of postcards
“Ze bewaarde haar verzameling in een prentbriefkaartenalbum.”
“Het prentbriefkaartenalbum was vol met herinneringen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('kaart'), following the penultimate stress rule. The first syllable ('prent') also receives some stress.
Syllables
prent — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'pr'.. brief — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'br'.. kaart — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. en — Open syllable, plural marker.. al — Open syllable.. bum — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible. This is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Permissible consonant clusters (e.g., 'br', 'rt') are not broken up during syllabification.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is syllabified independently before being combined.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The word's length and compounding require careful application of syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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