deraileurversnelingen
Syllables
de-rai-leur-ver-sne-lin-gen
Pronunciation
/də.rai̯ˈlœːr.vərˈsnɛ.lɪŋ.ən/
Stress
0120010
Morphemes
ver- + snel + -leurversnellingen
The word *derailleurversnellingen* is a complex Dutch noun composed of multiple morphemes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables, with primary stress on the final element. It refers to bicycle gear shifters and is a common term in cycling contexts.
Definitions
- 1
Gear shifters, specifically the mechanisms used on bicycles to change gears.
Derailleur gears, gear shifters
“De derailleurversnellingen moesten worden afgesteld.”
“Hij kocht een nieuwe fiets met betere derailleurversnellingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nel' in 'versnellingen'). Secondary stress on 'leur'.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. rai — Open syllable, stressed.. leur — Open syllable, secondary stress.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. sne — Open syllable, unstressed.. lin — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gen — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch prefers open syllables (CV). Syllable divisions are made to maximize the number of open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
When consonant clusters occur, they are generally split to create open syllables where possible.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the final element of a compound word.
- The word is a compound noun, which influences stress placement.
- The 'r' sound can be pronounced differently depending on regional dialects, but this does not affect syllable division.
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