televisiespelletje
Syllables
te-le-vi-sie-spel-let-je
Pronunciation
/tɛləˈvisispeːlət͡ʃə/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
televi- + spel + -letje
The word 'televisiespelletje' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: te-le-vi-sie-spel-let-je. Stress falls on 'spel'. It's composed of the prefix 'televi-', the root 'spel', and the diminutive suffix '-letje'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and simple consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A small or simple video game, often played casually.
Television game, video game (small/casual)
“De kinderen spelen een televisiespelletje.”
“Hij is verslaafd aan televisiespelletjes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'spel'.
Syllables
te — Open syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. vi — Open syllable, unstressed.. sie — Open syllable, unstressed.. spel — Closed syllable, primary stress.. let — Open syllable, unstressed.. je — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels. This rule is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority, but in this case, the clusters are relatively simple.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel groups are generally treated as a single syllable, as seen in 'te-le-vi-sie'.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound do not affect syllabification.
- The diminutive suffixes '-let' and '-je' are often pronounced as a single unit, but are still considered separate syllables for analytical purposes.
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