zwartoorpenselaapje
Syllables
zwart-oor-pen-se-laap-je
Pronunciation
/ˈzʋɑrtɔːrˌpɛnsəˈlaːpjə/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
oor + pens-ee-je
The Dutch word 'zwartoorpenseelaapje' (black-eared saki monkey) is syllabified as zwart-oor-pen-se-laap-je, with primary stress on 'pen'. It's a compound noun formed from 'zwart' (black), 'oor' (ear), 'pens' (brush - metaphorical), and 'laapje' (little monkey). Syllabification prioritizes open syllables and avoids initial consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A small monkey species with distinctive black ears.
Black-eared saki monkey
“De dierentuin heeft een zwartoorpenseelaapje.”
“Het zwartoorpenseelaapje is een bedreigde diersoort.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pen'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but compound words can have variations.
Syllables
zwart — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster 'zw', stressed.. oor — Open syllable, vowel followed by 'r'.. pen — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. se — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. laap — Open syllable, long vowel 'aa'.. je — Open syllable, diminutive suffix.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch prefers open syllables (CV) whenever possible. Syllable division aims to create CV syllables unless consonant clusters necessitate otherwise.
Avoid Initial Consonant Clusters
When possible, consonant clusters are broken up to avoid starting a syllable with multiple consonants.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The metaphorical use of 'pens' (brush) influencing the syllable division.
- The potential for slight regional variations in pronunciation and stress, though the primary stress pattern is generally consistent.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
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