waarschuwingsbordje
Syllables
wa-ar-schuw-ings-bord-je
Pronunciation
/ˈʋaːr.sχu.ʋɪŋz.bɔrt.jə/
Stress
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Morphemes
waar- + schuw- + -ingsbordje
The Dutch word 'waarschuwingsbordje' (warning sign) is divided into six syllables: wa-ar-schuw-ings-bord-je. The primary stress falls on 'schuw'. The word is a compound noun formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules maximizing onsets and distinguishing between open and closed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A sign used to warn of potential dangers.
Warning sign
“Het waarschuwingsbordje waarschuwde voor gladheid.”
“We zagen een waarschuwingsbordje bij de bouwplaats.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable 'schuw'.
Syllables
wa — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ar — Open syllable, continues initial syllable.. schuw — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ings — Closed syllable, contains consonant cluster 'ng'. bord — Closed syllable.. je — Open syllable, final syllable, schwa sound.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are grouped with the following vowel to form the onset of a syllable.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables.
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed syllables.
- Dutch allows some flexibility with consonant clusters, but the proposed division is standard.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllabification.
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