transformatorhuisjes
Syllables
trans-for-ma-tor-huis-jes
Pronunciation
/trɑnsfɔrmaːtɔrhœyzəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
trans + formator + huisjes
The word 'transformatorhuisjes' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: trans-for-ma-tor-huis-jes. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tor'). The word consists of a Latin-derived prefix 'trans-', a Latin-derived root 'formator', and a Dutch diminutive plural suffix 'huisjes'. Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and preserves consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Small buildings or structures housing electrical transformers.
Transformer houses, transformer huts.
“De transformatorhuisjes stonden verspreid over het industrieterrein.”
“We moeten de veiligheid rond de transformatorhuisjes verbeteren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tor'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a vowel and consonant cluster.. for — Open syllable, contains a vowel and consonant.. ma — Open syllable, contains a long vowel and consonant.. tor — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains a vowel and consonant.. huis — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong and consonant.. jes — Closed syllable, diminutive suffix, contains a vowel and consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are kept together unless exceptionally long.
Penultimate Stress
Stress generally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which are generally preserved within syllables.
- The diminutive suffix '-jes' can cause slight vowel reduction but doesn't affect syllabification.
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