tambourmaîtretjes
Syllables
tam-bour-maît-ret-jes
Pronunciation
/tɑ̃ˈbur ˈmɛːtrətsjəs/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
tambour + maître + tjes
The word 'tambour-maîtretjes' is a compound noun of French origin, adapted to Dutch phonology. It is divided into five syllables: tam-bour-maît-ret-jes, with primary stress on 'maît'. The syllabification follows Dutch vowel peak and sonority sequencing principles, while accommodating French-influenced consonant clusters. The word refers to a small drum and features a diminutive suffix '-tjes'.
Definitions
- 1
A small drum, historically used in military bands.
Small drum
“De muzikanten bespeelden de tambour-maîtretjes met enthousiasme.”
syn:klein trommeltjeant:grote trom
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('maît').
Syllables
tam — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. bour — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'br'.. maît — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ret — Closed syllable.. jes — Closed syllable, diminutive suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are structured according to the sonority hierarchy.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split based on permissible Dutch onsets and codas.
- French loanword adaptation to Dutch phonology.
- The presence of consonant clusters influenced by French pronunciation.
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