behendigheidsautomaten
Syllables
be-hen-dig-heids-au-to-ma-ten
Pronunciation
/bəˈɦɛndɪɣɦɛitsɑu̯toˈmaːtən/
Stress
00010000
Morphemes
be- + hendig + -heids
The word 'behendigheidsautomaten' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'dexterity machines'. It is divided into eight syllables: be-hen-dig-heids-au-to-ma-ten, with primary stress on 'heids'. The word is formed from Germanic and Greek roots with Dutch suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding diphthong splitting.
Definitions
- 1
Machines or games that test or require dexterity and skill.
Dexterity machines, skill games
“De kermis stond vol met behendigheidsautomaten.”
“Hij won een prijs bij de behendigheidsautomaten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('heids'), following the typical Dutch penultimate stress rule.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. hen — Open syllable, unstressed.. dig — Closed syllable, unstressed.. heids — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. au — Diphthong, unstressed.. to — Open syllable, unstressed.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.. ten — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept together within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained unless exceptionally long.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- Dutch allows some flexibility in consonant cluster handling, but the presented division is standard.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
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