handelingsonbekwaamme
Syllables
han-de-ling-son-be-kwaam-me
Pronunciation
/ˈɦɑn.də.lɪŋ.sɔn.bəˈkwaːmə/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
hande- + -ling- + -e
The word 'handelingsonbekwame' is a complex Dutch adjective syllabified into seven syllables (han-de-ling-son-be-kwaam-me) with primary stress on 'bekwaam'. It's formed from multiple morphemes, including prefixes, suffixes, and a root, following standard Dutch syllabification rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster splits.
Definitions
- 1
Incapable of performing actions; unable to act.
Incapable of action
“De handelingsonbekwame patiënt had hulp nodig.”
“The patient who was incapable of action needed help.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('bekwaam').
Syllables
han — Open syllable, onset 'h', nucleus 'a'. de — Open syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'e'. ling — Closed syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'i', coda 'ng'. son — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'o'. be — Open syllable, onset 'b', nucleus 'e'. kwaam — Closed syllable, onset 'kw', nucleus 'aa', coda 'm'. me — Open syllable, onset 'm', nucleus 'e'
Word Parts
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are structured to maximize sonority from onset to nucleus.
Avoid Consonant Cluster Splitting
Dutch generally avoids splitting consonant clusters.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
- The 'kw' cluster is a common onset exception.
- Regional vowel pronunciation variations may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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