dopplerverschuiving
Syllables
dop-pler-ver-schui-ving
Pronunciation
/ˈdɔp.lər.vər.ʃœy.vɪŋ/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
ver- + schuiv- + -ing
The Dutch word 'dopplerverschuiving' is syllabified as dop-pler-ver-schui-ving, with primary stress on 'schui'. It's a compound noun derived from 'doppler', 'ver-', 'schuiv-', and '-ing', following vowel-centric syllabification rules and avoiding diphthong splitting. It refers to the Doppler shift/effect.
Definitions
- 1
The change in frequency or wavelength of a wave (e.g., light or sound) in relation to an observer who is moving relative to the wave source.
Doppler shift / Doppler effect
“De politie gebruikt de dopplerverschuiving om de snelheid van voertuigen te meten.”
“Astronomen bestuderen de dopplerverschuiving van sterren om hun beweging te bepalen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('schui'). The first syllable ('dop') is unstressed, as are 'pler', 'ver', and 'ving'.
Syllables
dop — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. pler — Open syllable, containing a schwa-like vowel.. ver — Open syllable, containing a schwa-like vowel.. schui — Diphthong-containing syllable, closed by the consonant 'j'.. ving — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and nasal consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Dutch prioritizes syllables around vowel sounds, forming the core of each syllable.
Avoidance of Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept intact within a single syllable, preventing their separation.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is generally syllabified independently, following the standard rules.
- The 'pp' cluster in 'doppler' does not cause syllable division.
- The 'sch' cluster in 'schuiving' is treated as a single unit.
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