spreekwoordenboeken
Syllables
spreek-woorden-boe-ken
Pronunciation
/ˈspreːkˌʋɔrdə(n)ˈbuːkə(n)/
Stress
1001
Morphemes
spreekwoordenboek + en
The word 'spreekwoordenboeken' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: spreek-woorden-boe-ken. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. The word is formed from the roots 'spreken', 'woord', and 'boek' with a plural suffix. Syllable division follows the onset-rime principle, maximizing onsets where possible.
Definitions
- 1
Books containing a collection of proverbs.
Books of proverbs
“De bibliotheek heeft een uitgebreide collectie spreekwoordenboeken.”
syn:gezegdenboeken
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable ('spreek-') and secondary stress on the third syllable ('boe-').
Syllables
spreek — Stressed syllable, closed syllable with complex onset.. woorden — Unstressed syllable, open syllable with potential schwa reduction.. boe — Unstressed syllable, open syllable.. ken — Unstressed syllable, closed syllable with potential schwa reduction.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Division between onset (consonant cluster or single consonant) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Maximize Onsets
Dutch favors creating syllables with maximal onsets when possible.
- Potential reduction or elision of /n/ in 'woorden' and 'ken' in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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