gebruiksmogelijkheden
Syllables
ge-bruik-smo-ge-lijk-he-den
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈbruk.smɔɣə.lɛi̯.kə.ɦɛi̯.də(n)/
Stress
0100100
Morphemes
ge- + bruik- + -smogelij-heden
The Dutch word 'gebruiksmogelijkheden' is a compound noun meaning 'possibilities of use'. It is syllabified as ge-bruik-smo-ge-lijk-he-den, with stress on 'bruik'. The word is formed from the prefix 'ge-', the root 'bruik-' (from 'gebruiken'), and the suffix '-smogelijheden'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding lone consonants.
Definitions
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Possibilities of use, options for use, usability options.
Possibilities of use, options for use.
“De gebruiksmogelijkheden van deze software zijn enorm.”
“We moeten de gebruiksmogelijkheden van dit product onderzoeken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bruik'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed. The 'g' is a voiced velar fricative.. bruik — Closed syllable, stressed. Contains a short 'u' vowel.. smo — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a short 'o' vowel.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed. Similar to the first syllable.. lijk — Diphthong, unstressed. Contains a diphthong 'ei'.. he — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a short 'e' vowel.. den — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a schwa vowel.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to maximize the onsets of syllables, leading to consonant clusters being retained within syllables where possible.
Avoidance of Lone Consonants
Consonants are generally not left as the sole onset of a syllable.
Vowel Hiatus Resolution
Vowel hiatuses are avoided by breaking the syllable differently.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are initially syllabified as if separate, then adjusted for phonological coherence.
- The 'smogelij' sequence is a relatively uncommon cluster but is accepted within Dutch phonology.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization but not core syllabification.
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