sinterklaasgeschenk
Syllables
sin-ter-klaas-ge-schenk
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪntər.klaːs.ɣəˈʃɛŋk/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
ge + schenk + null
The word *sinterklaasgeschenk* is a compound noun syllabified into five syllables: sin-ter-klaas-ge-schenk. Stress falls on 'klaas'. The word is formed from the compound 'sinterklaas' and the root 'schenk' with the prefix 'ge-'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and penultimate stress.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('klaas'), following the penultimate stress rule in Dutch.
Syllables
sin — Open syllable, initial consonant.. ter — Open syllable, following consonant.. klaas — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ge — Open syllable, prefix.. schenk — Closed syllable, root.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables of the form CV (consonant-vowel).
Avoidance of Initial Consonant Clusters
Syllables generally avoid starting with consonant clusters.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound (/x/ vs. /ɣ/) do not affect syllable division.
- The 'ge-' prefix is a common element in Dutch noun formation.
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