snelheidsduiveltje
Syllables
snel-heids-dui-vel-tje
Pronunciation
/ˈsneːlɦɛitsˈdœyvəltjə/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
snel + heid + duivel
The word 'snelheidsduiveltje' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: snel-heids-dui-vel-tje. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('duiveltje'). It consists of the prefix 'snel-', root 'heid-', and suffixes 'duivel-' and '-tje'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and treating diphthongs as single nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
A small, fast devil; a mischievous, speedy person or thing.
Speed devil, speed demon (diminutive)
“Hij is een echt snelheidsduiveltje op de racebaan.”
“De kleine Tim was een snelheidsduiveltje op zijn loopfiets.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('duiveltje').
Syllables
snel — Open syllable, onset 'sn', nucleus 'e', coda 'l'. heids — Open syllable, onset 'h', nucleus 'ei', coda 'ts'. dui — Open syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'œy'. vel — Open syllable, onset 'v', nucleus 'ə', coda 'l'. tje — Open syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'ə'
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.
Diphthong Treatment
Diphthongs are treated as single vowel nuclei.
Diminutive Suffix
The diminutive suffix '-tje' is typically a separate syllable.
- Consonant clusters can be complex and require careful analysis. Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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