schertsvertoningen
Syllables
scher-tsver-to-nin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈsχɛrtsfərˈtoːnɪŋə(n)/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
schert + vertoningen
The word 'schertsvertoningen' is a Dutch noun divided into five syllables: scher-tsver-to-nin-gen. It features complex onset clusters and suffixes common in Dutch, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows the Onset-Nucleus principle, with consideration for permissible consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
antics, farces, displays of mockery
Antics, farces, displays of mockery
“De kinderen deden schertsvertoningen.”
“Zijn schertsvertoningen waren ongepast.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'to-'.
Syllables
scher- — Onset cluster 'sch', vowel nucleus 'e'. tsver- — Onset cluster 'ts', vowel nucleus 'ə'. to- — Simple onset 't', long vowel nucleus 'o'. nin- — Onset 'n', vowel nucleus 'i'. gen — Onset 'g', vowel nucleus 'ə', optional final 'n'
Word Parts
Onset-Nucleus
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, preceded by an onset (consonant or consonant cluster).
Complex Onset Clusters
Dutch allows for complex onset clusters like 'sch', 'ts', which are treated as single units.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables if they contain a vowel.
- The final 'n' in '-ingen' can be reduced or elided in casual speech, but it's still present in the standard orthography and affects the syllable count.
- Consonant clusters like 'sch' and 'ts' require careful consideration of permissible combinations.
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