scharnierkoppeling
The word 'scharnierkoppeling' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: schar-nier-kop-pe-ling. Primary stress falls on 'nier'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and treating 'sch' as a single unit. It's composed of 'scharnier' (hinge) and 'koppeling' (coupling).
Definitions
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A type of coupling that allows for rotational movement around a hinge point.
Hinge coupling
“De scharnierkoppeling zorgt voor een soepele beweging.”
syn:draaikoppelingant:vaste koppeling
Stress pattern
Primary stress on 'nier', secondary stress on 'kop'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
schar — Open syllable (CV-C).. nier — Closed syllable (CVC). Primary stress.. kop — Open syllable (CV). Secondary stress.. pe — Open syllable (VC).. ling — Closed syllable (CVC).
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
CV and VC syllables are preferred.
Closed Syllable Rule
CVC syllables are formed when a vowel is followed by consonants.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first vowel.
Sch Cluster Rule
'sch' is treated as a single onset.
- The 'sch' cluster is always treated as a single unit. Dutch allows for some flexibility in compound word syllabification, but the provided division is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
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