snelheidskontroleur
Syllables
snel-heids-kon-tro-leur
Pronunciation
/ˈsneːl.hɛi̯ts.kɔn.trɔ.lœr/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
snel + controle + eur
The word 'snelheidscontroleur' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'speed control officer'. It is syllabified as snel-heids-kon-tro-leur, with primary stress on the third syllable ('kon'). The word is composed of the prefix 'snel-', the root 'controle-', and the suffix '-eur', and follows typical Dutch vowel-centric syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
A person responsible for monitoring and enforcing speed limits.
Speed control officer, speed checker
“De snelheidscontroleur gaf me een boete.”
“De snelheidscontroleur stond langs de snelweg.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('kon'). The stress pattern is relatively weak but noticeable.
Syllables
snel — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. heids — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. kon — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. tro — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. leur — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a final consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Dutch syllables are generally built around vowel sounds.
Avoidance of Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs like 'ei' are treated as single vowel units.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The connecting element '-heids-' is crucial for understanding the word's structure.
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