verrassingspakketje
Syllables
ver-ras-sings-pak-ket-je
Pronunciation
/vəˈrɑsɪŋsˌpɑkətjə/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
ver- + ras- + -sings-
The Dutch noun 'verrassingspakketje' (surprise package) is divided into six syllables: ver-ras-sings-pak-ket-je, with primary stress on 'sings'. It's a compound word built from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, following vowel-based syllabification rules.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('sings').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. ras — Open syllable, unstressed.. sings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pak — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ket — Open syllable, unstressed.. je — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are often maintained unless easily separable.
Diminutive Suffixes
Diminutive suffixes often form their own syllable.
- The diminutive suffixes '-sings-' and '-je' contribute to the syllable count.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'g' do not affect syllabification.
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