glasvezelversterkte
Syllables
glas-ve-zel-ver-sterk-te
Pronunciation
/ˈɣlɑs.veː.zəl.vərˈstɛrktə/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ver + glasvezelsterkte + -te
The word 'glasvezelversterkte' is syllabified into six syllables based on vowel peaks and Dutch phonotactic rules. It's a compound adjective formed from 'glas', 'vezel', 'ver', 'sterkte', and the adjectival suffix '-te'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Made strong by the addition of glass fibers.
Glass fiber reinforced
“Het plastic is glasvezelversterkte.”
“Een glasvezelversterkte constructie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ver-sterk-te'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch adjectives.
Syllables
glas — Open syllable, containing a single vowel. Onset: /ɣ/, Coda: /s/. ve — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Onset: /v/, Coda: null. zel — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a coda. Onset: /z/, Coda: /l/. ver — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Onset: /v/, Coda: /r/. sterk — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a coda. Onset: /st/, Coda: /k/. te — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Onset: /t/, Coda: null
Word Parts
ver
Dutch prefix meaning 'reinforced/enhanced', Germanic origin, intensifying function.
glasvezelsterkte
Compound root consisting of 'glas' (glass), 'vezel' (fiber), and 'sterkte' (strength). All Dutch origin.
-te
Dutch adjectival suffix, forming a past participle/adjective. Germanic origin, adjectival function.
Similar Words
Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound. This is the primary driver of syllable division.
Onset Rule
Consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable are maintained as long as they are pronounceable.
Coda Rule
Consonant clusters at the end of a syllable are allowed, but are limited by phonotactic constraints.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are generally divided between the constituent parts.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'v' sound (between /v/ and /ʋ/) do not affect syllabification.
- The complex consonant clusters are handled according to Dutch phonotactic rules.
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