waarschuwingslampje
Syllables
waar-schuw-ings-lamp-je
Pronunciation
/ˈʋaːr.ʃuː.ʋɪŋz.lɑmp.jə/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
waar- + schuw- + -ingslampje
The Dutch word 'waarschuwingslampje' (warning light) is divided into five syllables: waar-schuw-ings-lamp-je. Stress falls on the second syllable. The word is a compound noun with a complex morphemic structure, including a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A device that emits a visual signal to indicate a warning.
Warning light
“Het waarschuwingslampje op het dashboard ging branden.”
“Controleer of het waarschuwingslampje goed werkt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('schuw'). Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, but compound words often have stress on the first element of the final constituent.
Syllables
waar — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a long vowel.. schuw — Open syllable, contains a long vowel and a consonant cluster 'sch'.. ings — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant and a voiced fricative.. lamp — Open syllable, contains a vowel and a plosive.. je — Weak, open syllable, diminutive suffix.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'sch-').
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the first element of the final constituent in compound words.
- The 'sch' cluster is a common exception to simple CV syllable structure.
- The diminutive suffix '-je' always forms a weak syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality but generally don't alter syllable division.
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