speelgoedpistooltje
Syllables
speel-goed-pis-tool-tje
Pronunciation
/ˈspeːlɣutpiˈstɔltjə/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
speel, goed, pis, tool + tje
The Dutch word 'speelgoedpistooltje' (toy pistol) is divided into five syllables: speel-goed-pis-tool-tje. Stress falls on 'tool'. It's a compound noun formed from multiple roots and a diminutive suffix, following Dutch rules of open syllable preference, consonant cluster preservation, and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
A small toy resembling a pistol.
Toy pistol
“Het kind speelde met het speelgoedpistooltje.”
“De speelgoedpistooltje was gemaakt van plastic.”
ant:pistool
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tool').
Syllables
speel — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Unstressed.. goed — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Unstressed.. pis — Closed syllable, containing a vowel. Unstressed.. tool — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Primary stressed syllable.. tje — Open syllable, diminutive suffix. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels, leading to divisions like 'speel-' and 'goed-'
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters like 'st' in 'pistool' are generally kept intact.
Diminutive Suffix Separation
Suffixes like '-tje' typically form their own syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress is usually placed on the second-to-last syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The diminutive suffix '-tje' consistently forms its own syllable.
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