achteruitkijkspiegel
Syllables
ach-ter-uit-kijk-spie-gel
Pronunciation
/ɑx.tər.œyt.kɛik.spi.ɣəl/
Stress
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Morphemes
achteruit + kijk + spiegel
The word 'achteruitkijkspiegel' is a compound noun syllabified according to Dutch vowel peak and consonant cluster rules, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable 'spie'. It consists of the prefix 'achteruit', the root 'kijk', and the root 'spiegel', and means 'rearview mirror'.
Definitions
- 1
A mirror that allows the driver to see what is behind the vehicle.
Rearview mirror
“De achteruitkijkspiegel is vies.”
“Ik keek in de achteruitkijkspiegel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'spie' in 'spiegel', following the typical Dutch stress pattern.
Syllables
ach — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'ch' pronounced as /x/.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel 'e' reduced to schwa /ə/.. uit — Diphthong 'ui' pronounced as /œy/, open syllable.. kijk — Closed syllable, vowel 'ij' pronounced as /ɛi/.. spie — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, consonant cluster 'sp'.. gel — Closed syllable, 'g' pronounced as a voiced velar fricative /ɣ/, vowel 'e' reduced to schwa /ə/.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless exceptionally large.
Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch generally avoids syllables consisting of a single consonant.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'ui' diphthong is treated as a single vowel sound.
- The 'sp' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster and is kept together.
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