snellekweekreactor
Syllables
snelle-kweek-reac-tor
Pronunciation
/ˈsnɛləˌkʋeːkʁɛɑktɔr/
Stress
1010
Morphemes
snel + kweek + reactor
The word 'snellekweekreactor' is a Dutch compound noun divided into four syllables: snelle-kweek-reac-tor. The primary stress falls on 'kweek'. It consists of the morphemes 'snel' (fast), 'le' (connecting element), 'kweek' (breeding), and 'reactor' (reactor). Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A nuclear reactor that produces more fissile material than it consumes.
Fast breeder reactor
“De veiligheid van de snellekweekreactor is van groot belang.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('kweek'), following the penultimate stress rule in Dutch.
Syllables
snelle — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a consonant cluster 'sn'.. kweek — Primary stressed syllable. Contains the 'kw' cluster.. reac — Open syllable. Contains the 'r' sound.. tor — Closed syllable. Contains the 'str' cluster.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel), leading to the division of 'le' into its own syllable.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters like 'str' and 'kw' are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable of the word.
- The compound nature of the word requires understanding the individual morphemes.
- The connecting element 'le' doesn't follow typical syllable division rules.
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