achteruitversnelling
Syllables
ach-ter-uit-ver-snel-ling
Pronunciation
/ɑx.tər.œyt.vərˈsnɛ.lɪŋ/
Stress
000111
Morphemes
achteruit + versnel + -ling
The word 'achteruitversnelling' is a compound noun with six syllables divided based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on 'snel'. It's composed of the prefix 'achteruit' and the root/suffix 'versnelling', and its IPA transcription is /ɑx.tər.œyt.vərˈsnɛ.lɪŋ/.
Definitions
- 1
The mechanism or process of shifting a vehicle into reverse gear.
Reverse gear
“De auto ging in de achteruitversnelling.”
“Hij vergat de achteruitversnelling uit te zetten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'snel'.
Syllables
ach — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Open syllable, schwa reduction possible.. uit — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. ver — Open syllable, schwa reduction common.. snel — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ling — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally long or difficult to pronounce.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is common and can affect pronunciation.
- The 'ch' sound /x/ is a single phoneme and is treated as such in syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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