sterrenrestaurants
Syllables
ster-ren-re-stau-rants
Pronunciation
/ˈstɛrən.rɛs.tɔ.rɑ̃ts/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
re- + sterren + s
The word 'sterrenrestaurants' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'starred restaurants'. It is syllabified as ster-ren-re-stau-rants, with primary stress on 'ren'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding complex initial consonant clusters. The word consists of the morphemes 'sterren' (stars) and 'restaurants' (restaurants).
Definitions
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Restaurants that have been awarded one or more stars by a guide like the Michelin Guide.
Starred restaurants
“We hebben gereserveerd in een van de beste sterrenrestaurants van het land.”
“De chef-kok van het sterrenrestaurant is wereldberoemd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ren'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
ster — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'st', stressed.. ren — Open syllable, carries primary stress.. re — Open syllable, part of the borrowed word 'restaurant'.. stau — Open syllable, part of the borrowed word 'restaurant'.. rants — Closed syllable, nasal vowel /ɑ̃/.
Word Parts
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Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are formed to maximize sonority within the syllable.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Avoidance of Initial Clusters
Dutch generally avoids starting a syllable with a complex consonant cluster.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound (alveolar trill vs. uvular fricative).
- The compound nature of the word influences the syllable division.
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