gebruikshandleiding
Syllables
ge-bruik-shand-lei-ding
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈbɾœy̯kʃɑntləydɪŋ/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
ge- + bruik- + shandleiding
The word 'gebruikshandleiding' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: ge-bruik-shand-lei-ding. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-leiding'). It consists of the prefix 'ge-', the root 'bruik-', and the suffix 'shandleiding'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding splitting diphthongs.
Definitions
- 1
A manual providing instructions on how to use something.
User manual, instruction manual
“Lees de gebruikshandleiding zorgvuldig door.”
“Ik heb de gebruikshandleiding verloren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-leiding'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, initial syllable. Contains a schwa.. bruik — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. shand — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. lei — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. ding — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Every vowel sound initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Closure Rule
A consonant following a vowel closes the syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are generally kept within a single syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables affects pronunciation but not orthographic syllabification.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound (/ɣ/ or /x/).
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