schietschijfcellen
Syllables
schiet-schijf-cel-len
Pronunciation
/sxitʃɛi̯f sɛlən/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
schiet + schijf + cellen
The Dutch noun 'schietschijfcellen' (target cells) is divided into four syllables: schiet-schijf-cel-len. Stress falls on 'schijf'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules of maximizing onsets and dividing around vowels. It's a compound word with Germanic and Latin roots.
Definitions
- 1
Cells on a shooting range target.
Target cells
“De schietschijfcellen waren duidelijk zichtbaar op het doel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('schijf'), following the typical Dutch penultimate stress rule.
Syllables
schiet — Open syllable with a consonant cluster onset.. schijf — Open syllable with a diphthong and consonant onset.. cel — Open syllable with a simple consonant onset.. len — Open syllable with a simple consonant onset.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset Size
Dutch syllabification prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morphemic boundaries, but these don't override the core syllabification rules.
- Regional pronunciation variations might exist, but the core syllable division remains consistent.
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