hoogspanningsdraden
Syllables
hoog-span-nings-dra-den
Pronunciation
/hoːxˈspɑnɪŋsˌdraːdə(n)/
Stress
01100
Morphemes
hoog + spanning + en
The word 'hoogspanningsdraden' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'high-voltage wires'. It is divided into five syllables: hoog-span-nings-dra-den, with primary stress on 'span-'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization, avoidance of single-letter syllables, and penultimate stress. The word consists of the prefix 'hoog-', the root 'spanning', and the suffix '-en'.
Definitions
- 1
Wires used for transmitting electricity at high voltage.
High-voltage wires
“De hoogspanningsdraden waren zichtbaar vanaf de heuvel.”
“Er is een storing in de hoogspanningsdraden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('span-'). The other syllables are unstressed or receive secondary stress.
Syllables
hoog — Open syllable, long vowel /oː/, stressed in some pronunciations but generally unstressed in compounds.. span — Closed syllable, primary stress, contains a consonant cluster.. nings — Closed syllable, contains a complex consonant cluster 'ngs'.. dra — Open syllable, long vowel /aː/.. den — Closed syllable, reduced vowel /ə/, plural suffix.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonants are assigned to the following vowel whenever possible to maximize syllable onsets.
Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch generally avoids syllables consisting of a single vowel.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in most Dutch words.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The final '-en' is often reduced to a schwa /ə(n)/ in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect stress placement slightly.
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