sinterklaascadeautjes
Syllables
sin-ter-klaas-ca-deau-tjes
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪntərˈklaːs.kəˈdøː.tʃəs/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
sinterklaas + cadeau + -tjes
The word 'sinterklaascadeautjes' is syllabified as 'sin-ter-klaas-ca-deau-tjes', with primary stress on 'deau'. It's a compound noun formed from 'sinterklaas', 'cadeau', and the diminutive suffix '-tjes'. Syllable division prioritizes open syllables and adheres to Dutch morphological rules.
Definitions
- 1
Small gifts given during the Sinterklaas celebration.
Sinterklaas gifts (small ones)
“De kinderen waren blij met hun sinterklaascadeautjes.”
“Ze pakten de sinterklaascadeautjes uit.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'deau'. The first syllable 'sin' and 'klaas' are unstressed.
Syllables
sin — Open syllable, initial consonant.. ter — Open syllable, following consonant.. klaas — Closed syllable with diphthong 'aa'.. ca — Open syllable, beginning of root.. deau — Closed syllable with diphthong 'eau'.. tjes — Closed syllable, diminutive suffix.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible, guiding the division between consonants and vowels.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create open syllables, maximizing CV structure.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are treated as a sequence of syllables from their constituent parts.
Suffix Attachment
Suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables, maintaining their morphological integrity.
- The diphthongs 'aa' and 'eau' are treated as single vowel sounds within their respective syllables.
- The diminutive suffix '-tjes' is consistently syllabified as a separate unit.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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