snelheidsvermindering
Syllables
snel-heids-ver-min-de-ring
Pronunciation
/ˈsnelɦɛitsfərˈmɪndərɪŋ/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
ver- + snelheid + -ing
The word 'snelheidsvermindering' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: snel-heids-ver-min-de-ring. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ring'). It's formed from the prefix 'ver-', the root 'snelheid' (speed), and the suffix '-ing'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and preserves consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of reducing speed; deceleration.
Speed reduction
“De snelheidsvermindering was noodzakelijk vanwege de gladde weg.”
“Hij voerde een geleidelijke snelheidsvermindering uit.”
ant:versnelling
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ring'). The first syllable ('snel') is unstressed, as are 'heids', 'ver', 'min', and 'de'.
Syllables
snel — Open syllable, initial syllable.. heids — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. ver — Open syllable, prefix.. min — Closed syllable.. de — Open syllable, schwa sound.. ring — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open and closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless easily separable.
Prefix/Suffix Boundaries
Prefixes and suffixes are often treated as separate syllables.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Potential assimilation of 'd' in 'snelheids' to 'v'.
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