waterverfschilderij
Syllables
wa-ter-verf-schild-er-ij
Pronunciation
/ˈwaːtər.vɛrf.sxɪl.də.rɛi̯/
Stress
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Morphemes
water + verfschilder + ij
The word 'waterverfschilderij' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: wa-ter-verf-schild-er-ij. Stress falls on 'verf'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The morphemes indicate 'water', 'paint', 'painter', and a diminutive suffix.
Definitions
- 1
A painting made with watercolor paint.
Watercolor painting
“Ze bewonderden het prachtige waterverfschilderij.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('verf').
Syllables
wa — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. verf — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. schild — Closed syllable, 'sch' as a single phoneme.. er — Open syllable, following a consonant.. ij — Diphthong forming a syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept within a syllable.
Diphthong Syllable
Diphthongs form a single syllable.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single phoneme.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation may affect vowel length.
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