snelheidsverhogingen
Syllables
snel-heids-ver-ho-gin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈsneːlɦeːtsfərˌhoːɣɪŋə(n)/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
ver- + snelheid + -ingen
The word 'snelheidsverhogingen' is divided into six syllables: snel-heids-ver-ho-gin-gen. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ho'). The word is a compound noun formed from 'snelheid' (speed) and 'verhoging' (increase), with a plural suffix '-en'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Increases in speed.
Speed increases
“De politie heeft de snelheidsverhogingen op de snelweg geconstateerd.”
syn:versnellingenant:vertragingen
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ho'). The first syllable 'snel' is unstressed, as are 'heids', 'ver', 'gin', and 'gen'.
Syllables
snel — Open syllable, initial syllable.. heids — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.. ver — Open syllable, prefix.. ho — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. gin — Closed syllable.. gen — Closed syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible, leading to divisions like 'snel' and 'ver'.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce, as seen in 'heids'.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable, influencing the perceived prominence of 'ho'.
- The pronunciation of vowels can vary regionally, but this does not affect the core syllable division.
- The word is a compound noun, and its syllabification reflects the combination of its constituent morphemes.
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