suikerrietplantage
Syllables
su-i-ker-riet-plan-ta-ge
Pronunciation
/ˈsœy̯kər.riːt.plɑn.taː.ɣə/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
suiker, riet, plantage
The word 'suikerrietplantage' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables (su-i-ker-riet-plan-ta-ge) with primary stress on 'plan'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding complex onsets. It consists of three roots: 'suiker', 'riet', and 'plantage', each with its own etymological origin.
Definitions
- 1
A plantation where sugarcane is grown.
Sugar cane plantation
“De slaven werkten op de suikerrietplantage.”
“De suikerrietplantage was enorm.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('plan').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, diphthong onset.. i — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ker — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. riet — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. plan — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ta — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ge — Open syllable, schwa vowel.
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllable divisions that create open syllables (CV).
Avoidance of Complex Onsets
Syllable divisions generally avoid placing complex consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Vowels are typically followed by consonants to form syllables.
- The 'ui' diphthong in 'suiker' presents a complex onset, but the syllable division remains consistent with Dutch phonological rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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