spanningsregelaars
Syllables
span-nings-re-ge-laars
Pronunciation
/ˈspɑn.nɪŋs.re.ɣə.laːrs/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
span + regelaar + s
The word 'spanningsregelaars' is a Dutch noun meaning 'voltage regulators'. It's divided into five syllables: span-nings-re-ge-laars, with stress on the third syllable ('re-'). The word is a compound noun consisting of a prefix ('span-'), a root ('regelaar'), and a plural suffix ('-s'). Syllabification follows vowel-based division and preserves consonant clusters, adhering to Dutch phonological rules.
Definitions
- 1
Devices used to maintain a stable voltage level.
Voltage regulators
“De spanningsregelaars zijn essentieel voor de werking van de computer.”
“We moeten de spanningsregelaars controleren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('re-'), following the typical Dutch penultimate stress rule.
Syllables
span — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. nings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster including 'ng'.. re — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a consonant. Stressed syllable.. ge — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a voiced velar fricative.. laars — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-based division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant cluster preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
Penultimate stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable in most Dutch words.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The final 'rs' is a common Dutch ending and remains within the last syllable.
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