strandbiblioteken
Syllables
strand-bi-bli-o-te-ken
Pronunciation
/ˈstrɑndˌbi.bli.oˈteːkən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
bibliotheek + -en
The word 'strandbibliotheken' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: strand-bi-bli-o-te-ken. Stress falls on the 'o' in 'bibliotheek'. It consists of the root 'bibliotheek' (library) and the prefix 'strand' (beach) with the plural suffix '-en'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Libraries located on or near beaches, offering books and materials for beachgoers.
Beach libraries
“De strandbibliotheken zijn erg populair in de zomer.”
“We leenden een boek uit de strandbibliotheek.”
syn:kustbibliotheken
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root word 'bibliotheek', specifically on the 'o' in 'o-te'.
Syllables
strand — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and ending with a nasal consonant. Unstressed.. bi — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. bli — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. o — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Stressed.. te — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Unstressed.. ken — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and ending with a nasal consonant. Unstressed.
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
Avoidance of Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of individual morphemes.
- The '-en' suffix always forms a separate syllable.
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