sturingsinstrument
Syllables
stur-ings-in-stru-ment
Pronunciation
/ˈstʏrɪŋzɪnstrʏmɛnt/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
stur + ings + instrument
The word *sturingsinstrument* is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'control instrument'. It is syllabified as *stur-ings-in-stru-ment* with stress on the second syllable (*ings*). The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maximizing onsets, while respecting the compound structure and morphemic components.
Definitions
- 1
A device or tool for controlling or regulating something.
Control instrument, steering instrument
“Het sturingsinstrument functioneerde niet goed.”
“We hebben een nieuw sturingsinstrument nodig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ings'). This is typical for Dutch compound nouns, where stress often falls on the penultimate syllable of the second constituent.
Syllables
stur — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'str', short vowel.. ings — Closed syllable, stressed, nasal consonant.. in — Closed syllable, short vowel.. stru — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'str', short vowel.. ment — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'str' and 'ns' are treated as single onsets.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual components.
- The treatment of consonant clusters like 'str' and 'ns' as single onsets.
- The influence of the short vowel 'i' in 'ings' on the syllable structure.
- The consistent stress pattern in Dutch compound nouns.
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