stekkerverbindingenen
Syllables
stek-ker-ver-bin-din-gen-en
Pronunciation
/ˈstɛkər.vərˌbɪndɪŋən/
Stress
0001110
Morphemes
ver- + stekkerbinding + -en
The word 'stekkerverbindingen' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: stek-ker-ver-bin-din-gen-en. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'gen'. It consists of the prefix 'ver-', the root 'stekkerbinding', and the plural suffix '-en'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding initial consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Connections or linkages involving plugs or connectors.
Plug connections
“De stekkerverbindingen waren los.”
“Controleer alle stekkerverbindingen voordat je de machine aanzet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'gen' (bin-ding-gen). Secondary stress on 'bin' and 'din'.
Syllables
stek — Open syllable, containing a consonant cluster 'st' followed by a vowel. No stress.. ker — Open syllable, following the root 'stekker'. No stress.. ver — Open syllable, functioning as a prefix. No stress.. bin — Closed syllable, part of the root 'binding'. Receives secondary stress.. din — Closed syllable, part of the root 'binding'. Receives secondary stress.. gen — Closed syllable, completing the root 'binding'. Receives primary stress.. en — Open syllable, functioning as a plural suffix. No stress.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Avoid Initial Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally avoided at the beginning of a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
- The 'ver-' prefix is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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