videocasetterecorders
Syllables
vi-de-o-ca-set-te-re-cor-ders
Pronunciation
/ˌvi.de.o.kɑ.sɛ.tə.rəˈkoːr.dərs/
Stress
000000100
Morphemes
video + cassette + recorder-s
The word 'videocassetterecorders' is a Dutch compound noun derived from English. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding consonant cluster breaks. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('re'). The morphemic structure consists of the prefix 'video-', root 'cassette', and root/suffix 'recorder-s'. Syllable division is consistent with similar Dutch compound words.
Definitions
- 1
Machines used to record video onto cassette tapes.
Video cassette recorders
“In de jaren '80 had bijna iedereen videocassetterecorders.”
“De videocassetterecorders werden vervangen door dvd-spelers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 're' syllable (penultimate syllable of the final element), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
vi — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. set — Closed syllable, unstressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, primary stressed.. cor — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ders — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels, leading to divisions like 'vi-de-o' and 'ca-set-te'.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Dutch avoids breaking up consonant clusters unless necessary, resulting in 're-cor' remaining intact.
Compound Word Stress
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable of the final element in a compound word, as seen in 're-cor-ders'.
- The word is a relatively recent borrowing and its syllabification might be subject to some individual variation.
- The length and complexity of the word can lead to subtle variations in perceived stress.
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