vergeetmijnietjes
Syllables
ver-geet-mij-nie-tjes
Pronunciation
/vərˈɣeːtˌmɛi̯nɪcəs/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
ver- + geet + -mij-nietjes
The word 'vergeet-mij-nietjes' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'forget-me-nots'. It is divided into five syllables: ver-geet-mij-nie-tjes, with primary stress on the first syllable. The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and respecting morpheme boundaries. The word consists of a prefix 'ver-', a root 'geet', an interfix 'mij-', and a diminutive plural suffix '-nietjes'.
Definitions
- 1
A small blue flower, *Myosotis*.
Forget-me-nots
“De tuin was vol met vergeet-mij-nietjes.”
“Ze plukte een bosje vergeet-mij-nietjes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ver-'). Dutch generally stresses the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, stressed.. geet — Open syllable, unstressed.. mij — Open syllable, unstressed.. nie — Open syllable, unstressed.. tjes — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are broken up to create open syllables where possible.
Vowel Center
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Dutch Syllable Structure
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) and avoids complex consonant clusters.
- The compound nature of the word requires respecting morpheme boundaries.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound (/ɣ/ vs. /x/) do not affect syllable division.
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