sprookjeslandschap
Syllables
sprook-jes-land-schap
Pronunciation
/ˈspruːk.jəs.lɑn.d͡ʃɑp/
Stress
0001
Morphemes
sprookje, land + -s, -schap
The word 'sprookjeslandschap' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: sprook-jes-land-schap. Stress falls on the final syllable '-schap'. The word is formed from the roots 'sprookje' (fairy tale) and 'land' (land) with the suffixes '-s' (plural) and '-schap' (nominalizer). Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel centricity.
Definitions
- 1
A landscape that evokes the atmosphere of fairy tales; a fantastical or idyllic landscape.
Fairy tale landscape
“Het kasteel lag in een prachtig sprookjeslandschap.”
“De kunstenaar schilderde een sprookjeslandschap vol magische wezens.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-schap', following the typical stress pattern for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
sprook — Open syllable, onset cluster 'spr', vowel 'uː', coda is empty.. jes — Open syllable, onset 'j', vowel 'ə', coda is empty.. land — Open syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'ɑ', coda is empty.. schap — Closed syllable, onset 'd͡ʃ', vowel 'ɑ', coda 'p'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch syllabification prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable, leading to clusters like 'spr' being retained in the first syllable.
Vowel Centricity
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are broken down based on their constituent morphemes, but phonotactic constraints are considered.
- The 'sprook' cluster is a typical example of a complex onset in Dutch.
- The stress pattern is consistent with that of other Dutch compound nouns.
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