statiegeldautomaat
Syllables
sta-tie-geld-au-to-maat
Pronunciation
/staːˈtiɣɛltˌaʊ̯toːmaːt/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
statie + geld + automaat
The word 'statiegeldautomaat' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: sta-tie-geld-au-to-maat. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('au'). It's formed from 'statie', 'geld', and 'automaat', and refers to a deposit refund machine. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A machine that dispenses or accepts money as a deposit, typically for recyclable containers.
Deposit refund machine
“Ik heb mijn flessen in de statiegeldautomaat gegooid.”
“De supermarkt heeft een nieuwe statiegeldautomaat.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('au'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
sta — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Onset is 'st'.. tie — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced velar fricative.. geld — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced velar fricative.. au — Diphthong, forming an open syllable.. to — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. maat — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiceless alveolar stop.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'st' in 'statie').
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllable boundaries often align with the boundaries between the constituent words in a compound.
- Schwa-like vowels can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality but not syllable boundaries.
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