voorlichtingsboekjes
Syllables
voor-licht-ings-boek-jes
Pronunciation
/vɔrˈlɪxtɪŋsbuːkjes/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
voor- + licht- + -ingsboekjes
The Dutch noun 'voorlichtingsboekjes' (information booklets) is divided into five syllables: *voor-licht-ings-boek-jes*, with stress on the first syllable. It's a compound word formed from the prefix 'voor-', the root 'licht-', and several suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding digraph separation.
Definitions
- 1
Small informational booklets.
Information booklets, leaflets.
“De gemeente verspreidde voorlichtingsboekjes over de nieuwe afvalregeling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('voor-'). Dutch generally stresses the first syllable of a word or compound.
Syllables
voor — Open syllable, stressed.. licht — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. boek — Open syllable, unstressed.. jes — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus with preceding and following consonants.
Avoid Breaking Digraphs
Digraphs like 'ui' are kept together within a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority.
Stress Placement
Primary stress typically falls on the first syllable.
- The diminutive suffix *-jes* can have slight pronunciation variations.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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