brandstofverslindend
Syllables
brand-stof-ver-slin-dend
Pronunciation
/ˈbrɑndstɔf.fərsˈlɪndənt/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
ver- + brandstofslind + -end
The word 'brandstofverslindend' is a Dutch adjective meaning 'fuel-consuming'. It's divided into five syllables: brand-stof-ver-slin-dend, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('-lin-'). It's a compound word built from Germanic roots and a prefix/suffix, following typical Dutch syllabification rules prioritizing open syllables and onset maximization.
Definitions
- 1
Consuming a large amount of fuel; fuel-guzzling.
Fuel-consuming
“Een brandstofverslindende auto.”
“De oude motor was een brandstofverslindend monster.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-lin-').
Syllables
brand — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'br', nucleus long vowel 'a'.. stof — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'st', nucleus short vowel 'o'.. ver — Open syllable, onset consonant 'v', nucleus short vowel 'e'.. slin — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'sl', nucleus short vowel 'i'.. dend — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'd', nucleus short vowel 'e'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters (e.g., 'br', 'st', 'sl') are kept together in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Length
Long vowels (e.g., 'a' in 'brand') tend to form the nucleus of a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in most Dutch words.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) where possible, influencing syllable division.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morphemic boundaries, but syllabification prioritizes phonetic structure.
- No significant regional variations in syllabification are known for this word.
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