prinsessenboontjes
Syllables
prin-ses-sen-boon-tjes
Pronunciation
/ˈprɪnsəsənˈbuːntjəs/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
prinses, boon + -sen, -tjes
The word 'prinsessenboontjes' is a Dutch noun meaning 'princess beans'. It's divided into five syllables: prin-ses-sen-boon-tjes, with stress on the third syllable. It's a compound word formed from 'prinses' (princess), '-sen' (plural marker), 'boon' (bean), and '-tjes' (diminutive and plural marker). Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A specific type of string bean, often thin and delicate.
Princess beans / String beans
“Ze kocht een kilo prinsessenboontjes op de markt.”
“De prinsessenboontjes waren vers en knapperig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sen'), following the penultimate stress rule in Dutch.
Syllables
prin — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ses — Open syllable, vowel sound is a schwa.. sen — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. boon — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. tjes — Closed syllable, diminutive suffix.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are maintained unless difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
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