sleufkopschroefendraaiertje
Syllables
sleuf-kop-schroef-en-draai-er-tje
Pronunciation
/slœyfˈkɔpsxrœːvənˌdraːi̯ərtjə/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
sleuf, kop, schroef, endrai + -er, -tje
The Dutch word 'sleufkopschroevendraaiertje' (slotted screwdriver) is a compound noun with seven syllables: sleuf-kop-schroef-en-draai-er-tje. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-draai-'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel peak, resulting in a complex but regular structure.
Definitions
- 1
A screwdriver with a slotted tip.
Slotted screwdriver
“Ik heb een sleufkopschroevendraaiertje nodig om deze schroef los te draaien.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-draai-'. The stress is relatively strong and clear.
Syllables
sleuf — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster /sl/.. kop — Open syllable, simple structure.. schroef — Open syllable, complex onset /sxr/.. en — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. draai — Diphthong, stressed syllable.. er — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. tje — Open syllable, palatalized consonant.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'schr'.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were single words, respecting the other rules.
- The word is a complex compound noun, typical of Dutch.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but the syllable division remains consistent.
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