verjaardaagsgeschenkje
Syllables
ver-jaar-daags-ge-schenk-je
Pronunciation
/vərˈjaːrdɑɣsɣəˈʃɛŋkje/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
ver- + jaar, dag, schenk + -je
The word 'verjaardagsgeschenkje' is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and respecting morpheme boundaries. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'schenk'. The word consists of a prefix ('ver-'), roots ('jaar', 'dag', 'schenk'), and a diminutive suffix ('-je').
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'schenk'. Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. jaar — Open syllable, unstressed.. daags — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. schenk — Closed syllable, stressed.. je — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible. This is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless they can be broken to create open syllables.
Morpheme Boundary Respect
Syllable divisions generally respect morpheme boundaries, separating prefixes, roots, and suffixes.
- Dutch compound words can sometimes have debated syllabifications, but the presented division is consistent with standard practice.
- The linking element '-s-' is treated as part of the preceding syllable ('daags').
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