handelingsverlegenheid
Syllables
han-de-lings-ver-le-gen-heid
Pronunciation
/ɦɑn.də.lɪŋs.vər.ləɣə(n).ɦɛit/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
ge- + handel- + -ings
The word 'handelingsverlegenheid' is a complex Dutch noun with seven syllables, divided based on vowel peaks and consonant cluster rules. It's formed from a root 'handel-' and multiple suffixes indicating a state of awkwardness or helplessness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('le').
Definitions
- 1
The state of being embarrassed or awkward due to a lack of knowing what to do or say in a particular situation; a feeling of helplessness or being at a loss for action.
Awkwardness, embarrassment, helplessness, being at a loss.
“Zijn handelingsverlegenheid was duidelijk zichtbaar toen hij de vraag kreeg.”
“Ze overwon haar handelingsverlegenheid door gewoon te beginnen met praten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('le'). The stress pattern is relatively weak, but noticeable.
Syllables
han — Open syllable, onset consonant /ɦ/, vowel /ɑ/.. de — Open syllable, onset consonant /d/, vowel /ə/.. lings — Closed syllable, onset consonant /l/, vowel /ɪ/, coda consonant cluster /ŋs/.. ver — Open syllable, onset consonant /v/, vowel /ə/.. le — Open syllable, onset consonant /l/, vowel /ə/, coda consonant /ɣ/. Primary stressed syllable.. gen — Open syllable, onset consonant /ɣ/, vowel /ə/, coda consonant /n/.. heid — Open syllable, onset consonant /ɦ/, vowel /ɛi/, coda consonant /t/.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless exceptionally long or difficult to pronounce.
Onset/Coda Preference
Dutch avoids single-consonant onsets where possible.
- Potential devoicing of the final 'd' in casual speech.
- The influence of morphological boundaries on syllable division.
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