Eschwindigkeiteinstellung
Syllables
Esch-win-dig-keit-ein-stel-lung
Pronunciation
/ˈɛʃɡəˌʃvɪndɪçkaɪ̯tsʔaɪ̯nʃtɛlʊŋ/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
ein- + Geschwindigkeit + -einstellung
The word 'eschwindigkeitseinstellung' is a complex German noun syllabified into six syllables: Esch-win-dig-keit-ein-stel-lung. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's a compound word composed of the prefix 'ein-', the root 'Geschwindigkeit' (speed), and the suffix '-einstellung' (setting). Syllabification follows standard German rules of onset-rime division, vowel-consonant division, and handling of complex onsets and diphthongs.
Definitions
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The setting or adjustment of speed.
Speed setting
“Die Geschwindigkeitseinstellung des Autos ist sehr präzise.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of the root word 'Ge-schwindig-keit', which remains the stressed syllable in the compound word.
Syllables
Esch- — Open syllable, onset 'ɛʃ'. -windig- — Closed syllable, onset 'vɪn', rime 'dɪç'. -keit — Closed syllable, diphthong 'kaɪ̯'. -ein- — Open syllable, onset 'aɪ̯'. -stel- — Closed syllable, complex onset 'ʃt'. -lung — Closed syllable, onset 'l', rime 'ʊŋ'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a consonant follows a vowel, the syllable is typically divided between them.
Complex Onset Handling
German allows for complex onsets (e.g., 'sch', 'str'). These are treated as single units.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (like 'ei') form a single syllable.
- The compound nature of the word introduces complexity, but the core syllabification rules still apply.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not alter syllable boundaries.
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