spookgeschiedenissen
Syllables
spook-ge-schie-de-nis-sen
Pronunciation
/ˈspuːk.ɣə.ʃi.də.nɪs.ən/
Stress
100100
Morphemes
ge + spookgeschiedenis + sen
The word 'spookgeschiedenissen' is a compound noun consisting of six syllables: spook-ge-schie-de-nis-sen. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('spook'). Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and maintains consonant clusters. The word is formed from a root ('spookgeschiedenis') and a plural suffix ('sen').
Definitions
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“De kinderen vertelden enge spookgeschiedenissen rond het kampvuur.”
“Hij is gefascineerd door spookgeschiedenissen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('spook').
Syllables
spook — Open syllable, root of the word.. ge — Open syllable, prefix.. schie — Closed syllable, part of the root.. de — Open syllable, part of the root.. nis — Closed syllable, part of the root.. sen — Open syllable, plural suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Compound Word Syllabification
Dutch compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes that compose them.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit. Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the core syllabification.
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