hefschroefvliegtuigen
Syllables
hef-schroef-vliegtui-gen
Pronunciation
/hɛf.ʃroːf.vlix.tœy.ɣə(n)/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
hef + schroef + gen
The Dutch word 'hefschroefvliegtuigen' is a compound noun meaning 'autogyros'. It is divided into four syllables: hef-schroef-vliegtui-gen, with stress on 'vliegtui'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining diphthongs and consonant clusters intact. It consists of the prefix 'hef', the root 'schroef', the root 'vliegtui', and the plural suffix 'gen'.
Definitions
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Autogyros, lifting screw aircraft
Autogyros
“De hefschroefvliegtuigen vlogen laag over het land.”
“Hij is gefascineerd door hefschroefvliegtuigen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('vliegtui').
Syllables
hef — Open syllable, initial syllable.. schroef — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. vliegtui — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. gen — Closed syllable, plural marker, potentially with elided 'n'.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllable division occurs before a vowel sound.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally treated as a single onset or coda, avoiding splitting them unless necessary.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit. The final '-gen' can have a reduced vowel or elided 'n' in speech.
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