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tijdschakelklokken

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
18 characters
Dutch
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tijdsschakelklokken

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

tijds-scha-kel-klok-ken

Pronunciation

/tɛi̯tsˈsxɑkəlˈklɔkə(n)/

Stress

01011

Morphemes

tijd + schakel + ken

The word 'tijdschakelklokken' is a compound noun meaning 'time-switching clocks'. It is syllabified as tijds-scha-kel-klok-ken, with primary stress on 'scha'. The word is composed of the morphemes 'tijd-', 'schakel-', 'klok-', and '-ken'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters where possible.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Clocks that can be programmed to switch on and off at specific times.

    Time-switching clocks

    “De tijdschakelklokken in het kantoor werden ingesteld om energie te besparen.”

    syn:programmeerbare klokken

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('scha'). The final syllable receives a slight secondary stress due to the suffix.

Syllables

5
tijds/tɛi̯ts/
scha/sxɑ/
kel/kəl/
klok/klɔk/
ken/kə(n)/

tijds — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Initial syllable of the compound.. scha — Open syllable, containing the /sχ/ cluster. Stressed syllable.. kel — Closed syllable. Part of the root 'schakel'.. klok — Closed syllable. Root 'klok'.. ken — Closed syllable. Diminutive plural suffix.

Word Parts

pre

tijd

Germanic origin, meaning 'time'.

root

schakel

Germanic origin, meaning 'switch'.

suf

ken

Germanic diminutive plural suffix.

Similar Words

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Open Syllable Preference

Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible. This is evident in the division of 'tijds', 'scha', and 'kel'.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are complex and difficult to pronounce. 'sch' is treated as a single phoneme.

Compound Word Syllabification

Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes, respecting the open syllable preference.

  • The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single phoneme, simplifying the syllabification process.
  • The diminutive plural suffix '-ken' is a common feature of Dutch morphology and doesn't introduce any unusual syllabification challenges.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025

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