ahrzeugidentifikationsnumer
Syllables
ahr-zeug-i-den-ti-fi-ka-ti-o-ns-nu-mer
Pronunciation
/ˈaːɐ̯t͡sˌt͡sɔɪ̯ɡɪdɛntifiˈkaːt͡si̯oːnsˌnʊmɐ/
Stress
101000100010
Morphemes
ahr + zeug + identifikationsnummer
The word 'ahrzeugidentifikationsnummer' is a complex German compound noun. Syllabification follows the Sonority Sequencing Principle and avoids illegal codas, resulting in 12 syllables. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ti'). The word consists of an archaic prefix, a root, and multiple suffixes, ultimately meaning 'vehicle identification number'.
Definitions
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Vehicle identification number
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
“Die Ahrzeugidentifikationsnummer ist auf dem Fahrzeugschein angegeben.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('ti') and secondary stress on the first syllable ('ahr').
Syllables
ahr — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. zeug — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by diphthong.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. den — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. ti — Open syllable, primary stress.. fi — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ka — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ti — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. o — Open syllable, long vowel.. ns — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. nu — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. mer — Open syllable, vowel-initial.
Word Parts
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are structured to maximize sonority towards the nucleus.
Avoidance of Illegal Codas
German generally avoids complex consonant clusters at the end of syllables.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are often divided around vowels.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The archaic prefix 'ahr-' is unusual.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes add complexity.
- Potential regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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