snelheidsregelaars
Syllables
snel-heids-re-ge-laars
Pronunciation
/ˈsneːlɦɛitsrɛɣəlaːrs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
snel + regel + heidsregelaars
The word 'snelheidsregelaars' is divided into five syllables: snel-heids-re-ge-laars. Stress falls on the third syllable ('re'). It's a compound noun formed from Germanic roots and suffixes, following Dutch syllabification rules that prioritize open syllables and preserve consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Devices used to maintain a constant speed in a vehicle.
Speed controllers
“De auto heeft snelheidsregelaars.”
“The car has speed controllers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('re'), following the typical penultimate stress pattern in Dutch.
Syllables
snel — Open syllable, initial syllable.. heids — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. re — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. laars — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels (CV structure). Syllables are divided to maximize open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept intact unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable division often aligns with morpheme boundaries to reflect the word's structure.
- The pronunciation of 'd' between vowels is consistent and doesn't affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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