vergrendelingsmechanismen
Syllables
ver-gren-de-lings-mech-a-nis-men
Pronunciation
/vərˈɣrɛndələŋsmeːxɑnɪsmə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
ver- + grendel- + -ingsmechanismen
The word 'vergrendelingsmechanismen' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'locking mechanisms'. It is syllabified as ver-gren-de-lings-mech-a-nis-men, with primary stress on 'mech-'. The word is formed from the prefix 'ver-', the root 'grendel-', and multiple suffixes. Syllable division follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and resolving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Locking mechanisms; systems used to secure or fasten something.
Locking mechanisms
“De dief probeerde de vergrendelingsmechanismen te omzeilen.”
“De vergrendelingsmechanismen van de kluis waren zeer geavanceerd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('mech-').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. gren — Closed syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. lings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mech — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. nis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. men — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV). Syllable division aims to maximize the number of open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create open syllables, but digraphs like 'sch' are treated as single units.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel groups are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration during syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the perceived syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
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