terrassenlandschap
Syllables
ter-ra-ssen-lands-chap
Pronunciation
/təˈrɑsə(n)ˈlɑntsχɑp/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
terras + land + schap
The word 'terrassenlandschap' is a compound noun in Dutch, divided into five syllables: ter-ra-ssen-lands-chap. Stress falls on the third syllable ('ssen'). It's composed of the Latin-derived 'terras', the Germanic 'land', and the Dutch suffix '-schap'. Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and avoids splitting consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A landscape characterized by terraces.
Terrace landscape
“Het terrassenlandschap van de wijnranken is prachtig.”
“De boeren hebben een terrassenlandschap aangelegd om de helling te bewerken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ssen'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
ter — Open syllable, initial consonant.. ra — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ssen — Closed syllable, with schwa reduction possible.. lands — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. chap — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless exceptionally complex.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed vowels.
- Possible elision of 'n' in 'ssen' in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation (alveolar vs. uvular).
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