trappistenklooster
Syllables
tra-ppis-ten-kloos-ter
Pronunciation
/ˈtrɑpɪstənˌkloːstər/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
trappis + kloos + ten-ter
The word 'trappistenklooster' is a compound noun syllabified into 'tra-ppis-ten-kloos-ter' with stress on 'kloos'. It's composed of a proper noun-derived prefix, a root related to 'monastery', and Germanic noun-forming suffixes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules for consonant clusters, vowel groups, and compound words.
Definitions
- 1
A monastery belonging to the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (Trappists).
Trappist monastery
“De trappistenklooster staat bekend om zijn stilte.”
“Ze bezochten het trappistenklooster in de Ardennen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kloos'.
Syllables
tra — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ppis — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'pp' followed by a short vowel.. ten — Open syllable, short vowel.. kloos — Closed syllable, long vowel, stressed syllable.. ter — Open syllable, reduced vowel.
Word Parts
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Consonant Clusters
Dutch allows consonant clusters within syllables; 'pp' and 'st' are retained.
Vowel Groups
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification based on individual morphemes.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- Compound noun structure can sometimes lead to ambiguity, but morphemic analysis clarifies the process.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization but not syllable division.
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