gelijkstroomweerstand
Syllables
ge-lijk-stroom-weer-stand
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈlɛikstroomʋeːrˌstɑnt/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
gelijk + stroom + weerstand
The word 'gelijkstroomweerstand' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'direct current resistance'. It is divided into five syllables: ge-lijk-stroom-weer-stand, with primary stress on 'weer-'. The syllabification follows vowel-based rules, respecting consonant clusters and the typical penultimate stress pattern of Dutch. It is composed of the prefix 'gelijk-', the root 'stroom-', and the combined prefix/root 'weerstand'.
Definitions
- 1
Electrical resistance to direct current.
Direct current resistance
“De gelijkstroomweerstand van de spoel is gemeten.”
“Het meten van de gelijkstroomweerstand is cruciaal voor de veiligheid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('weer-'), following the typical Dutch penultimate stress rule. The first syllable is unstressed, as is the last.
Syllables
ge-lijk — Open syllable, stressed vowel.. stroom — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. weer — Open syllable, primary stress.. stand — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Dutch syllabification prioritizes vowel sounds. Each vowel (or diphthong) typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex or disrupt the vowel-based pattern.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, influencing syllable prominence.
- The word is a compound noun, requiring analysis of its constituent morphemes.
- The presence of consonant clusters necessitates careful consideration to avoid incorrect syllable splits.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
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