achteruitkijkspiegels
Syllables
ach-ter-uit-kijk-spie-gels
Pronunciation
/ɑx.tər.œyt.kɛik.spi.ɣəls/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
achteruit + kijk + s
The word 'achteruitkijkspiegels' is a compound noun syllabified as ach-ter-uit-kijk-spie-gels, with primary stress on 'spie-gels'. It consists of the prefix 'achteruit', the roots 'kijk' and 'spiegel', and the plural suffix '-s'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel centering rules.
Definitions
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Rearview mirrors; mirrors located on vehicles to allow the driver to see what is behind them.
Rearview mirrors
“De achteruitkijkspiegels waren versteld om het zicht te verbeteren.”
“Controleer altijd je achteruitkijkspiegels voordat je van rijstrook wisselt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'spie-gels'.
Syllables
ach — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. uit — Open syllable, diphthong.. kijk — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. spie — Open syllable, onset maximization.. gels — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were single words, following the general rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowels.
- The 'g' sound can vary between /ɣ/ and /x/ depending on the region and speaker.
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