stervanbethemhem
The word 'ster-van-bethlehem' is a Dutch compound noun. Syllabification follows the rules of open syllable preference and consonant closure, with primary stress on the first syllable ('ster'). The morphemes are 'ster' (star), 'van' (of), and 'bethlehem' (place name). The syllabification is consistent with other Dutch compound nouns.
Definitions
- 1
The star of Bethlehem
Star of Bethlehem
“De ster van Bethlehem symboliseert hoop.”
- 2
A star-shaped white flower (Ornithogalum umbellatum)
Star of Bethlehem flower
“In de tuin bloeiden de sterren van Bethlehem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ster').
Syllables
ster — Open syllable, primary stress.. van — Open syllable, unstressed.. be — Closed syllable, unstressed.. them — Open syllable, unstressed.. hem — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Closure
Syllables can end in consonants, creating closed syllables.
- Compound noun structure influences stress pattern. Regional vowel variations exist but do not affect syllabification.
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