rijvaardigheidsbewijsen
Syllables
rij-vaar-dig-heids-be-wijs-en
Pronunciation
/rɛi̯ˈvaːrdɪɣɦɛitsbəˈʋɛizə(n)/
Stress
0000011
Morphemes
rij, vaar, bewijs + dig, heids, en
The word 'rijvaardigheidsbewijzen' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'proofs of driving ability'. It is syllabified as rij-vaar-dig-heids-be-wijs-en, with primary stress on 'wijs'. The word is composed of several Germanic morphemes indicating driving, skill, and proof. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel peaks and onset maximization.
Definitions
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Proofs of driving ability, driving certificates
Proofs of driving ability
“De kandidaat moest zijn rijvaardigheidsbewijzen overleggen.”
“De rijvaardigheidsbewijzen werden gecontroleerd door de examinator.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'wijs'. The first syllable 'rij' receives secondary stress, though it is less prominent.
Syllables
rij — Open syllable, onset 'r', vowel 'ei', stressed.. vaar — Open syllable, onset 'v', vowel 'aa'.. dig — Closed syllable, onset 'd', vowel 'i', coda 'g'.. heids — Closed syllable, onset 'h', vowel 'ei', coda 'ts'.. be — Open syllable, onset 'b', vowel 'e'.. wijs — Closed syllable, onset 'w', vowel 'ei', coda 's'.. en — Open syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'e'.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the syllable onset (e.g., 'rij').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority, with more sonorous sounds forming the syllable nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are treated as a sequence of syllables from their constituent parts.
- The 'sch' sound is treated as a single phoneme and not broken into syllables.
- The 'rd' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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