klemsschroevendraaier
Syllables
klems-schroe-ven-draai-er
Pronunciation
/ˈklɛm.sχrœː.vən.draːi̯.ər/
Stress
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Morphemes
klems + schroef + draaier
The word 'klemschroevendraaier' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'adjustable wrench/screwdriver'. It is divided into five syllables: klems-schroe-ven-draai-er, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable 'draai'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. It's composed of a prefix 'klems-', root 'schroef-', and suffixes '-en' and '-draaier'.
Definitions
- 1
A tool used for tightening or loosening screws, adjustable to fit different screw sizes.
Adjustable wrench/screwdriver
“Ik heb een klemschroevendraaier nodig om deze schroef vast te draaien.”
“De klemschroevendraaier lag in de gereedschapskist.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'draai'. The first, third and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
klems — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. schroe — Closed syllable, complex consonant cluster, long vowel.. ven — Open syllable, unstressed.. draai — Diphthong, stressed syllable.. er — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible. This is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable, unless they can be broken up naturally based on phonotactic constraints.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is syllabified independently before being combined.
- The 'schr' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Vowel lengthening in 'schroef' influences syllable weight.
- Stress pattern is typical for longer Dutch compound words.
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