tweewielerbedrijven
Syllables
twee-wie-ler-be-drij-ven
Pronunciation
/ˈtʋeːʋiːlər.bəˈdrɛi̯vən/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
twee + wieler + bedrijven
The word 'tweewielerbedrijven' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'two-wheeler companies'. It is divided into six syllables following Dutch syllabification rules, prioritizing open syllables and avoiding breaking up consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word consists of the prefix 'twee', the root 'wieler', and the root 'bedrijven'.
Definitions
- 1
Companies that deal with bicycles, motorcycles, or related products and services.
Two-wheeler companies
“De tweewielerbedrijven in Nederland groeien gestaag.”
“Hij werkt bij een groot tweewielerbedrijf.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('drij'). The first and fourth syllables are unstressed and may exhibit vowel reduction.
Syllables
twee — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is long.. wie — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. ler — Closed syllable, contains a schwa-like vowel.. be — Open syllable, unstressed, vowel reduction possible.. drij — Diphthong, stressed syllable.. ven — Open syllable, unstressed, vowel reduction possible.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels. This rule is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally not broken up unless they are complex.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel combinations are kept together within a syllable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- The 'd' in 'bedrijven' can be voiced or devoiced depending on the following sound.
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