besturingsinstrument
Syllables
be-stu-rings-in-stru-ment
Pronunciation
/bəˈstʏrɪŋzɪnstrʏmɛnt/
Stress
011000
Morphemes
be- + stur- + -ings-
The Dutch word 'besturingsinstrument' is a compound noun meaning 'control instrument'. It is syllabified as be-stu-rings-in-stru-ment, with primary stress on 'rings'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Germanic prefix, root, and suffix, combined with a Latin-derived suffix. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding complex consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A device or tool used for controlling something.
Control instrument
“Het is een belangrijk besturingsinstrument voor de piloot.”
“De overheid gebruikt dit als een belangrijk besturingsinstrument.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rings'). Dutch stress is generally on the penultimate syllable, but compound words often have stress on an earlier syllable, particularly the root of the first component.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. stu — Open syllable, stressed.. rings — Closed syllable, primary stress.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. stru — Open syllable, unstressed.. ment — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV). This is applied throughout the word.
Avoidance of Initial Consonant Clusters
Where possible, consonant clusters are broken up to create open syllables.
Compound Word Stress
The stress pattern in compound words is often determined by the stress pattern of the first component.
Vowel Groupings
Diphthongs and vowel combinations are generally treated as a single syllable unit.
- The 'ng' cluster in 'rings' is a common feature of Dutch and is treated as a single unit within the syllable.
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