spiksplinternieuwe
Syllables
spik-splin-ter-nieu-we
Pronunciation
/ˈspɪk.splɪn.tər.ˌnɪu.wə/
Stress
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Morphemes
spik + splinter + nieuw-e
The word 'spiksplinternieuwe' is a Dutch adjective meaning 'brand new'. It is syllabified as spik-splin-ter-nieu-we, with primary stress on 'nieu'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters as onsets. It's a compound word built from morphemes indicating newness and pristine condition.
Definitions
- 1
Brand new; completely new and unused.
Brand new
“Ik heb een spiksplinternieuwe auto gekocht.”
“Ze droeg een spiksplinternieuwe jurk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'nieu'.
Syllables
spik — Open syllable (CV), no stress.. splin — Consonant cluster 'spl' as onset, open syllable.. ter — Open syllable (CV), no stress.. nieu — Diphthong 'ieu' forms the nucleus, primary stress.. we — Open syllable (CV), no stress.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets unless they are unpronounceable.
Diphthong Syllable Nucleus
Diphthongs form a single syllable nucleus.
- The compound nature of the word requires respecting the boundaries of the constituent morphemes.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the syllabification.
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