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snelheidsbeperkende

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
19 characters
Dutch
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6syllables

snelheidsbeperkende

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

snel-heids-be-per-ken-de

Pronunciation

/ˈsneːlɦeːtsbəˌpɛrkən.də/

Stress

001000

Morphemes

be- + snelheid + -beperk-

The word 'snelheidsbeperkende' is syllabified as 'snel-heids-be-per-ken-de', with primary stress on 'per'. It's a complex adjective formed through compounding and derivation, following Dutch rules of maximizing open syllables and preserving consonant clusters. The morphemic breakdown reveals Germanic origins for all components.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Limiting speed; restricting speed.

    Speed-limiting

    De snelheidsbeperkende maatregelen zijn effectief.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('per').

Syllables

6
snel/snɛl/
heids/ɦeːts/
be/bə/
per/pɛr/
ken/kən/
de/də/

snel Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. heids Open syllable, long vowel due to following 'd'.. be Open syllable, short vowel.. per Open syllable, short vowel.. ken Open syllable, short vowel.. de Open syllable, short vowel.

Maximizing Open Syllables

Dutch prefers CV syllables whenever possible.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Initial consonant clusters are generally kept together.

Syllable Weight Rule

Vowel length influences syllable structure.

Avoidance of Final Syllable Isolation

Avoid creating single-letter syllables at the end of a word.

  • The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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