verjaardaagskaartjes
Syllables
ver-jaar-daags-kaart-jes
Pronunciation
/vərˈjaːrdɑɣs.kaːrt.jəs/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
ver- + jaar + -s
The word 'verjaardagskaartjes' is a Dutch noun meaning 'birthday cards'. It is divided into five syllables: ver-jaar-daags-kaart-jes, with stress on the third syllable ('daags'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel centrality, and the word is composed of a prefix, roots, and suffixes of Germanic origin.
Definitions
- 1
Cards sent to celebrate someone's birthday.
Birthday cards
“Ik stuurde mijn oma verjaardagskaartjes.”
“De winkel verkoopt mooie verjaardagskaartjes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('daags'), following the typical penultimate stress pattern in Dutch.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel.. jaar — Open syllable, containing a long /a:/ vowel.. daags — Closed syllable, containing a long /a:/ vowel and a voiced velar fricative.. kaart — Closed syllable, containing a long /a:/ vowel.. jes — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel-Centric
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are not split across syllables.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound do not affect syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
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