uitdrukkingsmiddel
Syllables
uit-druk-kings-mid-del
Pronunciation
/œytˈdrʏkɪŋsˌmɪdəl/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
uit- + druk- + -kingsmiddel
The word 'uitdrukkingsmiddel' is a Dutch noun meaning 'means of expression'. It's divided into five syllables: uit-druk-kings-mid-del, with primary stress on 'druk'. It's a compound word built from a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel-initial syllable formation.
Definitions
- 1
Means of expression; a way to convey thoughts or feelings.
Means of expression
“Woorden zijn een belangrijk uitdrukkingsmiddel.”
“Kunst is een krachtig uitdrukkingsmiddel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('druk').
Syllables
uit — Open syllable, initial syllable.. druk — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. kings — Closed syllable.. mid — Closed syllable.. del — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonants are assigned to the following vowel whenever possible.
Vowel-Initial Syllables
Syllables starting with a vowel are formed.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered by sonority within a syllable.
- The 'uit-' prefix can sometimes be considered a clitic.
- Consonant clusters are common and don't pose significant challenges.
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