schoonheidsmiddelen
Syllables
schoon-heids-mid-de-len
Pronunciation
/ˈsxoːn.hɛi̯ts.mɪd.də.lən/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
schoon + heids + middelen
The word 'schoonheidsmiddelen' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: schoon-heids-mid-de-len. Stress falls on 'heids'. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule, with closed syllables formed by consonants following vowels. Diphthongs are maintained within syllables. The word consists of the prefix 'schoon-', root '-heids-', and suffix '-middelen'.
Definitions
- 1
Beauty products, cosmetics.
Beauty products
“Ze koopt graag schoonheidsmiddelen.”
“De winkel verkoopt een breed assortiment schoonheidsmiddelen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('heids').
Syllables
schoon — Open syllable, diphthong nucleus.. heids — Closed syllable, diphthong nucleus.. mid — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus.. de — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. len — Open syllable, schwa nucleus.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei (monophthongs, diphthongs, or schwa).
Closed Syllable Rule
A consonant following a vowel closes the syllable.
Diphthong Integrity Rule
Diphthongs are generally not broken across syllable boundaries.
- Dutch allows complex onsets (e.g., 'sch-').
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter syllabification.
- The final schwa ('ə') can be pronounced with varying degrees of distinctness.
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