schoorsteenmantels
Syllables
schoor-steen-man-tels
Pronunciation
/ˈsxoːrsteːnˌmɑntəls/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
schoorsteenmantel + s
The word 'schoorsteenmantels' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: schoor-steen-man-tels. The primary stress falls on 'man'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables, with the 'sch' cluster treated as a single unit.
Definitions
- 1
Decorative structure around a fireplace.
Chimneypieces
“De schoorsteenmantels waren versierd met bloemen.”
“Ze kocht nieuwe schoorsteenmantels.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('man'). The first and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
schoor — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'sch', stressed vowel.. steen — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. man — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. tels — Closed syllable, reduced vowel, final 's'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority, but generally kept intact if possible.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The compound nature of the word does not alter the basic syllabification rules.
- Final 's' is always a separate syllable.
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