regenwaterafvoerpijpen
Syllables
re-gen-wa-ter-af-voer-pij-pen
Pronunciation
/ˈreːɣə(n)ˈʋaːtərˌɑfˈvoːrˌpɛi̯pə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
regenwaterafvoerpijpen
The word 'regenwaterafvoerpijpen' is a Dutch compound noun divided into eight syllables: re-gen-wa-ter-af-voer-pij-pen. Primary stress falls on 'pijp-'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding breaking up consonant clusters. Schwa reduction is possible in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Pipes designed to carry rainwater away from a building.
Rainwater drainpipes
“De regenwaterafvoerpijpen waren verstopt met bladeren.”
“We moeten de regenwaterafvoerpijpen schoonmaken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pijp-'). Secondary stress is less pronounced on 're-' and 'af-'. 'wa-' and 'pen' are unstressed.
Syllables
re-gen — Open syllable, stressed. 'e' can be reduced to schwa in rapid speech.. wa-ter — Open syllable, unstressed. 'e' can be reduced to schwa.. af-voer — Open syllable, stressed. 'oe' is a diphthong.. pij-pen — Open syllable, stressed. 'ij' is a diphthong. 'e' can be reduced to schwa.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible. This influences the division between consonants and vowels.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the word.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is common and can affect perceived syllable boundaries.
- The compound nature of the word means each component retains its original pronunciation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might exist, particularly regarding vowel quality.
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