schoorsteenstukken
The word 'schoorsteenstukken' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: schoor-steen-stuk-ken. The primary stress falls on 'steen'. It consists of the root 'steen' (stone) and suffixes indicating 'chimney' and 'pieces' with a plural marker. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing permissible onsets and vowel-consonant divisions.
Definitions
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Chimney pieces
Chimney pieces
“De aannemer leverde de schoorsteenstukken.”
“De oude schoorsteenstukken waren aan vervanging toe.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('steen').
Syllables
schoor — Open syllable, permissible onset.. steen — Closed syllable, primary stress.. stuk — Closed syllable.. ken — Open syllable, weak syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
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Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables as long as they form permissible onsets.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single phoneme in Dutch pronunciation.
- The final '-ken' is a weak syllable typical of Dutch plural endings.
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