snelheidsbeperkend
Syllables
snel-heids-be-per-kend
Pronunciation
/ˈsneːlɦɛitsbəˌpɛrkənt/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
snel + beperk + heids-end
The word 'snelheidsbeperkend' is syllabified as 'snel-heids-be-per-kend', with stress on 'be'. It's a compound adjective formed from Germanic roots and suffixes, following Dutch syllabification rules that prioritize open syllables and onset maximization. The word means 'speed-limiting'.
Definitions
- 1
Limiting speed; speed-restricting.
Speed-limiting
“De snelheidsbeperkende maatregelen zijn effectief.”
“Een snelheidsbeperkend systeem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('be'), following the typical Dutch penultimate stress pattern. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
snel — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'sn', vowel 'ɛl'. Unstressed.. heids — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'h', vowel 'ɛi', coda consonant 'ts'. Unstressed.. be — Open syllable, onset consonant 'b', vowel 'ə'. Stressed.. per — Open syllable, onset consonant 'p', vowel 'ɛr'. Unstressed.. kend — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'k', vowel 'ə', coda consonant 'nt'. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy, with vowels being more sonorous than consonants.
Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch generally avoids creating syllables consisting of a single consonant.
- The consonant cluster '-heids-' is relatively complex but permissible in Dutch due to compounding.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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