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schoonmaakmiddelen

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
18 characters
Dutch
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schoonmaakmiddelen

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

schoon-maak-mid-de-len

Pronunciation

/ˈsxuːnmaːkmɪdəˌlɛn/

Stress

01001

Morphemes

schoon + maak + middelen

The word 'schoonmaakmiddelen' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: schoon-maak-mid-de-len. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'mid'. The word is morphologically composed of a prefix 'schoon-', a root 'maak-', and a root/suffix combination 'middelen'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Substances used for cleaning.

    Cleaning agents, cleaning supplies

    De winkel verkoopt allerlei schoonmaakmiddelen.

    We hebben nieuwe schoonmaakmiddelen gekocht.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'mid'. The first syllable 'schoon' is unstressed, 'maak' is unstressed, 'de' is unstressed, and 'len' receives secondary stress.

Syllables

5
schoon/sxuːn/
maak/maːk/
mid/mɪd/
de/də/
len/lɛn/

schoon Open syllable, onset 'sx', rime 'uːn'. Contains a diphthong.. maak Closed syllable, onset 'm', rime 'aːk'.. mid Closed syllable, onset 'm', rime 'ɪd'.. de Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'ə'.. len Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'ɛn'.

Onset-Rime

Each syllable is formed around a consonant onset and a vowel-based rime.

Open Syllable Preference

Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels, leading to divisions that maximize open syllables.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Consonant clusters are generally kept intact unless they are exceptionally complex.

  • The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single onset.
  • Diphthongs are considered part of the rime.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025

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