terracottabeeldjes
Syllables
ter-ra-cot-ta-be-eld-jes
Pronunciation
/tɛraˈkɔtaːbɛːldjəs/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
terra- + cotta- + -beeldjes
The word 'terracottabeeldjes' is divided into seven syllables based on Dutch syllabification rules, prioritizing vowel onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cotta-'). The word is a plural noun composed of Latin and Dutch morphemes, referring to small terracotta figures.
Definitions
- 1
Small terracotta figures or statues.
Little terracotta figures
“De kinderen maakten *terracottabeeldjes* in de kunstles.”
“Ze verzamelde oude *terracottabeeldjes*.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cotta-'), following the general Dutch stress pattern.
Syllables
ter — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ra — Open syllable, vowel onset.. cot — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. ta — Open syllable, long vowel.. be — Open syllable, long vowel.. eld — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. jes — Closed syllable, consonant coda, diminutive suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel Onset
Syllables generally begin with a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally assigned to the following vowel.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are resolved based on phonotactic constraints.
Geminate Consonants
Geminates are treated as a single consonant phonologically.
- Long vowels /aː/ and /ɛː/ are phonemic and affect syllable weight.
- The diminutive suffix '-jes' is a common morphological feature.
- The geminate 'tt' is treated as a single consonant for syllabification.
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