tekenportfeuilles
Syllables
te-ken-port-feuilles
Pronunciation
/ˈtɛkə(n)pɔrtføːjəˈlɛs/
Stress
0001
Morphemes
teken + portefeuilles
The word 'tekenportefeuilles' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'drawing portfolios'. It is syllabified as 'te-ken-port-feuilles' with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of the root 'teken' (draw) and the compound 'portefeuilles' (portfolio + plural suffix). Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A collection of portfolios specifically designed for drawings.
Drawing portfolios
“De kunstenaar had tekenportefeuilles vol met schetsen.”
syn:tekenmappen
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('feuilles').
Syllables
te — Open syllable, unstressed.. ken — Open syllable, unstressed. 'n' can be elided.. port — Closed syllable, unstressed.. feuilles — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels. 'te-ken' is preferred over 'tek-en'.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are kept together unless complex.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The 'n' in 'teken' can be elided in rapid speech.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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