vrijeuitloopeieren
Syllables
vrij-e-uit-loop-ei-e-ren
Pronunciation
/ˈvrɛi.jə ˈœyt.loːp.ˈɛi̯.ər.ən/
Stress
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Morphemes
vrije + uitloop + eieren
The word 'vrije-uitloopeieren' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'free-range eggs'. It is syllabified as vrij-e-uit-loop-ei-e-ren, with primary stress on 'loop'. The syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, preserving diphthongs and treating each component of the compound word independently. The morphemic breakdown reveals a prefix ('vrije'), root ('uitloop'), and suffix ('eieren').
Definitions
- 1
Eggs produced by hens that are allowed to roam freely outdoors.
Free-range eggs
“We kopen altijd vrije-uitloopeieren.”
“De recepten vragen om vrije-uitloopeieren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('loop'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
vrij — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. e — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. uit — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. loop — Closed syllable, long vowel.. ei — Closed syllable, diphthong.. e — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. ren — Closed syllable, reduced vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, ensuring each syllable contains a vowel.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs like 'ij', 'ui', and 'ei' are kept within a single syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is syllabified independently before being combined.
- The 'ij' and 'ei' digraphs are treated as diphthongs and remain within a single syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the syllabification.
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