sinterklaasavonden
Syllables
sin-ter-klaas-a-von-den
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪntərˈklaːsəˈvɔndə(n)/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
avond + -en
The word 'sinterklaasavonden' is a compound noun meaning 'Sinterklaas evenings'. It is divided into six syllables: sin-ter-klaas-a-von-den, with primary stress on 'avon'. The syllable division follows the vowel nucleus rule, and the word's morphemic structure consists of a compound 'sinterklaas' and the root 'avond' with a plural suffix '-en'.
Definitions
- 1
Sinterklaas evenings
Sinterklaas evenings
“De sinterklaasavonden zijn altijd gezellig.”
“We vieren de sinterklaasavonden met het hele gezin.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'avon'. The first syllable 'sin' and 'klaas' receive secondary stress.
Syllables
sin — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'i'.. ter — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'.. klaas — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'aː'.. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. von — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'ɔ'.. den — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'ə', consonant ending. 'n' can be reduced.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each vowel forms the core of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are resolved based on phonotactic constraints, but generally, syllables attempt to maintain the original orthography.
- The final 'n' in 'den' can be reduced or elided in casual speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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