richtingaanwijzers
Syllables
rich-ting-aan-wij-zers
Pronunciation
/ˈrɪxtɪŋaːnʋɛi̯zərs/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
ge- + richting + -aanwijzers
The word 'richtingaanwijzers' is a Dutch noun meaning 'turn signals'. It is divided into five syllables: rich-ting-aan-wij-zers, with primary stress on 'aan'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules of open syllable preference and consonant cluster breakage. It's a compound word with Germanic roots.
Definitions
- 1
Turn signals (of a vehicle)
Turn signals
“De richtingaanwijzers van de auto werkten niet.”
“Zet de richtingaanwijzers aan voordat je afslaat.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('aan').
Syllables
rich — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ting — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. aan — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. wij — Open syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.. zers — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Breakage
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first consonant if followed by a vowel.
Closed Syllable Formation
Syllables end with a consonant if no vowel follows.
- The 'ch' sound /x/ is treated as a single phoneme in this context.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the syllabification.
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