verjaardagscadeautje
Syllables
ver-jaar-dag-sca-deau-tje
Pronunciation
/vərˈjaːrdɑɣs.kɑdəˈutjə/
Stress
000111
Morphemes
ver- + jaardag + -scadeautje
The word 'verjaardagscadeautje' is a compound noun divided into six syllables based on vowel presence and onset maximization. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of a prefix, two roots, and a diminutive suffix. Syllable division follows standard Dutch phonological rules, with the 'sc' cluster being a notable exception.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('deau').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, initial syllable.. jaar — Open syllable.. dag — Open syllable.. sca — Closed syllable, complex onset.. deau — Open syllable, stressed.. tje — Open syllable, diminutive suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset whenever possible.
- The 'sc' cluster is a common exception to the rule of breaking up consonant clusters.
- The diminutive suffix '-tje' always forms its own syllable.
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