sinasappelplantages
Syllables
si-na-sa-ppel-plan-ta-ges
Pronunciation
/si.naːs.ɑp.pəl.ˈplɑn.ta.ɣəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
sinaasappelplantage + s
The word *sinaasappelplantages* is a compound noun divided into eight syllables: si-na-sa-ppel-plan-ta-ges. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable *plan*. The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and keeping consonant clusters intact. The word consists of the morphemes *sinaasappel* (orange) and *plantage* (plantation) with a plural suffix *s*.
Definitions
- 1
Areas of land dedicated to growing oranges.
Orange plantations
“De sinaasappelplantages in Spanje zijn beroemd.”
“Hij werkte op de sinaasappelplantages.”
syn:citrusplantages
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'plan' (1), all other syllables are unstressed (0).
Syllables
si — Open syllable, initial syllable.. na — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. sa — Open syllable.. sap — Closed syllable, ending in a plosive.. pel — Closed syllable, ending in a liquid.. plan — Stressed, closed syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. ges — Closed syllable, ending in a fricative.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels (CV structure) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel digraphs and triphthongs are treated as single vowel sounds within a syllable.
- The 'pp' cluster in 'sinaasappel' is a potential point of variation, but generally remains within the syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' and 'r' sounds do not affect syllable division.
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