supermarktkarretje
Syllables
su-per-markt-kar-ret-je
Pronunciation
/ˈsyːpərˌmɑrktˈkɑrətjə/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
super- + markt + -retje
The word 'supermarktkarretje' is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules favoring open syllables and treating compound words as combinations of smaller units. Stress falls on the 'kar' syllable. The morphemic breakdown reveals Latin and Middle Dutch origins, with a Dutch diminutive suffix.
Definitions
- 1
A small trolley used for carrying groceries in a supermarket.
Supermarket trolley/cart
“Ik heb een boodschap gedaan en een supermarktkarretje gebruikt.”
“Het supermarktkarretje was vol met eten.”
syn:winkelwagen
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('kar').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, unstressed.. per — Open syllable, unstressed.. markt — Closed syllable, unstressed.. kar — Open syllable, stressed.. ret — Open syllable, unstressed.. je — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels. This is applied in dividing 'su-per', 'kar-ret', and 'ret-je'.
Compound Word Syllabification
The word is treated as a combination of smaller words ('super', 'markt', 'kar', 'retje') when dividing into syllables.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound do not affect the syllabification.
- The diminutive suffix '-retje' consistently forms a separate syllable.
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