schoonheidsvlekjes
Syllables
schoon-heids-vlek-jes
Pronunciation
/ˈsxoːn.hɛi̯ts.vlɛk.jəs/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
schoon + heidsvlekjes
The Dutch word 'schoonheidsvlekjes' (beauty spots/freckles) is divided into four syllables: schoon-heids-vlek-jes. It is a compound noun formed from 'schoon' (beautiful), '-heid' (abstract noun suffix), 'vlek' (spot), and '-jes' (diminutive/plural suffix). The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('vlek'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Small, often brownish spots on the skin, commonly known as freckles or beauty spots.
Beauty spots, freckles
“Ze heeft veel schoonheidsvlekjes op haar neus.”
“De schoonheidsvlekjes gaven haar gezicht een jeugdige uitstraling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('vlek'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
schoon — Open syllable, containing the initial consonant cluster 'sch'.. heids — Open syllable, containing the abstract noun suffix '-heid'.. vlek — Open syllable, stressed syllable, containing the root 'vlek'.. jes — Open syllable, containing the diminutive suffix '-jes'.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV), leading to the division of the word into syllables with vowel-consonant patterns.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters like 'sch-' are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable in most Dutch words.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables, reflecting their morphological boundaries.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful application of the rules.
- The diminutive suffix '-jes' can sometimes influence vowel quality, but this is minimal in this case.
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