waarschuwingtekens
Syllables
waar-schuw-ing-te-kens
Pronunciation
/ˈʋaːrsχuʋɪŋstəˌkɛn(s)/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
waar + schuw + ing-teken-s
The word 'waarschuwingstekens' is a Dutch noun meaning 'warning signs'. It's divided into five syllables: waar-schuw-ing-te-kens, with primary stress on 'teken'. It's a compound word built from the morphemes waar-, schuw-, -ing, -teken, and -s. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Warning signs.
Warning signs
“De waarschuwingstekens waren duidelijk zichtbaar.”
“We moeten meer waarschuwingstekens plaatsen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('teken').
Syllables
waar — Open syllable, initial syllable of the word.. schuw — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, nominalizing suffix.. te — Open syllable, part of the 'teken' morpheme.. kens — Closed syllable, containing the plural marker '-s'.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The pronunciation of the final -s can vary regionally.
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