sprinkerinstallatie
Syllables
sprin-ker-in-stal-la-tie
Pronunciation
/ˈsprɪŋkərɪnstallaːtsi/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
sprinkler- + installatie
The Dutch word 'sprinklerinstallatie' is a compound noun meaning 'sprinkler installation'. It is divided into six syllables: sprin-ker-in-stal-la-tie, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of an English-derived prefix 'sprinkler-' and a Dutch root 'installatie-'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding splitting consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A system or setup for automatically extinguishing fires using sprinklers.
Sprinkler installation
“De sprinklerinstallatie werd recentelijk geïnspecteerd.”
“Een goede sprinklerinstallatie kan veel schade voorkomen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tie').
Syllables
sprin — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ker — Closed syllable.. in — Closed syllable.. stal — Closed syllable.. la — Open syllable, long vowel.. tie — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel or a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they create an unnatural pronunciation.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept together within a single syllable.
- The compound nature of the word influences the stress pattern.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation exist but do not affect syllable division.
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