spigelreflexcameras
Syllables
spi-gel-re-flex-ca-me-ra-s
Pronunciation
/ˈspiɣəl.rə.flɛks.ka.mə.rəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
spiegel, reflex, camera + s
The word 'spiegelreflexcamera's' is a Dutch compound noun divided into eight syllables: spi-gel-re-flex-ca-me-ra-s. The primary stress falls on the 'flex' syllable. The word is formed from three roots (spiegel, reflex, camera) and a plural suffix ('s'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A type of camera that uses a mirror and prism system to allow the photographer to see exactly what will be captured in the image.
Single-lens reflex camera
“Hij heeft een nieuwe spiegelreflexcamera gekocht.”
“De fotograaf gebruikte een spiegelreflexcamera om de foto te maken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'flex' syllable. The final 's' receives a slight secondary stress due to its function as a plural marker, but it's less prominent than the primary stress.
Syllables
spi — Open syllable, onset 'sp', rime 'i'. Stressed, but less prominent than later syllables.. gel — Open syllable, onset 'g', rime 'el'. Unstressed.. re — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'e'. Unstressed.. flex — Closed syllable, onset 'fl', rime 'eks'. Primary stressed syllable.. ca — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'a'. Unstressed.. me — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'e'. Unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'a'. Unstressed.. s — Closed syllable, onset and rime 's'. Plural marker, lightly stressed.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex and difficult to pronounce.
Open Syllables Preferred
Dutch favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) over closed syllables (ending in a consonant).
- The final 's' is a plural marker and doesn't significantly alter the syllabification process.
- Dutch stress patterns can be complex in compound words, but the primary stress on 'flex' is consistent with common usage.
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