zelfbediningswinkeltjes
Syllables
zelf-be-di-nings-win-kel-tjes
Pronunciation
/ˈzɛlf.bə.diː.nɪŋs.ʋɪŋ.kəl.t͡səs/
Stress
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Morphemes
zelf + bedien + ingswinkeltjes
The word 'zelfbedieningswinkeltjes' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'self-service shops' (diminutive). It is divided into seven syllables: zelf-be-di-nings-win-kel-tjes, with primary stress on 'winkel'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Self-service shops (diminutive)
Self-service shops (diminutive)
“De kinderen gingen naar de zelfbedieningswinkeltjes om snoep te kopen.”
“Er zijn steeds minder zelfbedieningswinkeltjes in het centrum.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'winkel'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns.
Syllables
zelf — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. be — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. di — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. nings — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant cluster.. win — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant cluster.. kel — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. tjes — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce or violate Dutch phonotactic constraints.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with consonant clusters, but the presented division is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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