nikkelcadmiumbatterijen
Syllables
nik-kel-cad-mi-um-bat-te-rij-en
Pronunciation
/ˈnɪkəl ˈkɑdmiʏm ˈbɑtərəi̯ən/
Stress
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Morphemes
nikkel, cadmium, batterij + -en
The word 'nikkel-cadmiumbatterijen' is a compound noun divided into nine syllables based on maximizing open syllables and preserving consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of 'batterijen'. The word consists of three roots ('nikkel', 'cadmium', 'batterij') and a plural suffix ('-en').
Definitions
- 1
A type of rechargeable battery using nickel and cadmium.
Nickel-cadmium batteries
“De elektrische auto wordt aangedreven door nikkel-cadmiumbatterijen.”
“Oude nikkel-cadmiumbatterijen moeten op de juiste manier worden gerecycled.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of 'batterijen' (/ˈbɑtərəi̯ən/). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
nik — Open syllable, initial consonant.. kel — Closed syllable, final consonant.. cad — Open syllable, initial consonant.. mi — Open syllable, vowel sound.. um — Closed syllable, final consonant.. bat — Open syllable, initial consonant.. te — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. rij — Diphthong, stressed syllable.. en — Open syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
Maximize Open Syllables
Syllable division prioritizes creating syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the second-to-last syllable of a word.
- Dutch compounding allows for long words, requiring careful syllable division.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but the core principles remain consistent.
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