verjaardaagskalender
Syllables
ver-jaar-da-ags-ka-len-der
Pronunciation
/vərˈjaːrdɑɣskɑlɛndər/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
ver- + jaar + dagskalender
The word 'verjaardagskalender' is a Dutch compound noun syllabified based on open syllable preference and consonant cluster rules. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('da'). It consists of the prefix 'ver-', roots 'jaar' and 'dag', and 'kalender', and means 'birthday calendar'.
Definitions
- 1
A calendar specifically for marking birthdays.
Birthday calendar
“Ik heb mijn verjaardagskalender bijgewerkt.”
“Zij gebruikt een verjaardagskalender om geen verjaardagen te vergeten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('da'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. jaar — Open syllable, unstressed.. da — Open syllable, stressed.. ags — Closed syllable, unstressed. Consonant cluster.. ka — Open syllable, unstressed.. len — Closed syllable, unstressed.. der — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Permissible consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable.
Vowel Sandwich Rule
A vowel surrounded by consonants typically forms its own syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The word contains several complex consonant clusters that require careful handling.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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