versnellingshandels
Syllables
ver-snel-lings-han-dels
Pronunciation
/vərˈsnɛlɪŋsɦɑndəls/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
ver- + snel + -lings
The word *versnellingshandels* is a compound noun syllabified as ver-snel-lings-han-dels, with stress on the third syllable ('lings'). It's composed of the prefix 'ver-', the root 'snel', the suffix '-lings', and the root 'handel' with the plural suffix '-s'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding single-letter syllables, with penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
Trade in gearboxes or speed-related components; transactions involving speed-enhancing parts.
Gear trade, speed trade
“De versnellingshandels van het bedrijf zijn gestegen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lings'), following the penultimate stress rule in Dutch.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. snel — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lings — Closed syllable, stressed.. han — Open syllable, unstressed.. dels — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters like 'sn' and 'sch' are kept together at the beginning of a syllable to create a stronger onset.
Avoid Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch avoids creating syllables consisting of only a single vowel or consonant.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress is generally placed on the second-to-last syllable of the word.
- The pronunciation of the 'g' can vary regionally (more or less fricative).
- Vowel quality variations exist across Dutch dialects, but do not alter the core syllabification.
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