zwartoorpenseelaapjes
Syllables
zwart-oor-pen-seel-aap-jes
Pronunciation
/ˈzʋɑrtɔːrˌpɛnˌseːlaːpjəs/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
zwart + oor-pen-seel-aap + jes
The word 'zwartoorpenseelaapjes' is a Dutch noun meaning 'black-eared monkeys'. It is syllabified as zwart-oor-pen-seel-aap-jes, with primary stress on 'pen'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding single-consonant onsets. The word is morphologically complex, composed of several roots and a diminutive plural suffix.
Definitions
- 1
A type of monkey with black fur around the ears.
Black-eared monkeys
“De dierentuin heeft een kolonie zwartoorpenseelaapjes.”
“We observeerden de zwartoorpenseelaapjes in hun natuurlijke habitat.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pen').
Syllables
zwart — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. oor — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. pen — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. seel — Closed syllable, long vowel.. aap — Closed syllable, long vowel.. jes — Closed syllable, diminutive plural marker.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are broken up to create valid onsets, prioritizing CV syllables.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy, with vowels being more sonorous than consonants.
Avoid Single Consonants
Dutch avoids leaving single consonants at the beginning of a syllable if possible.
- The 'oor' cluster is a common example of a permissible consonant cluster in Dutch.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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