kruiskopschroefvendraaiertje
Syllables
kruis-kop-schroef-ven-draai-ert-je
Pronunciation
/ˈkrœy̯skɔps(s)xrœːvənˌdraːi̯ərtjə/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
kruis + kop-schroef-draai + -er-tje
The word 'kruiskopschroevendraaiertje' is a compound noun syllabified according to Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding consonant cluster splits. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('draai'). It's composed of several morphemes denoting 'cross', 'head', 'screw', 'turn', and a diminutive suffix.
Definitions
- 1
A small screwdriver with a cross-shaped tip.
Small crosshead screwdriver
“Ik heb een kruiskopschroevendraaiertje nodig om dit te repareren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, 'draai'.
Syllables
kruis — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. Unstressed.. kop — Open syllable. Unstressed.. schroef — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'schr'. Unstressed.. ven — Open syllable. Unstressed.. draai — Diphthong, stressed syllable.. ert — Closed syllable. Unstressed.. je — Open syllable, diminutive suffix. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors forming open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally not broken up unless absolutely necessary.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch words.
- The 'schr' cluster is often treated as a single unit.
- The diminutive suffix '-tje' can cause slight assimilation in some pronunciations.
- Compound words in Dutch often follow these rules, but can be lengthy and complex.
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