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versnellingsopnemer

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
19 characters
Dutch
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6syllables

versnellingsopnemer

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ver-snel-lings-op-ne-mer

Pronunciation

/vərˈsnɛlɪŋzɔpˈneːmər/

Stress

000001

Morphemes

ver- + snel- + -lings

The word 'versnellingsopnemer' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'speed sensor'. It is syllabified as ver-snel-lings-op-ne-mer, with primary stress on the final syllable '-mer'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters, while also respecting morpheme boundaries. It consists of the prefix 'ver-', the root 'snel-', the suffix '-lings', the prefix 'op-', and the root 'nemer'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A device that measures speed.

    Speed sensor

    De versnellingsopnemer gaf een verkeerd signaal.

    De auto is uitgerust met een moderne versnellingsopnemer.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-mer'. Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but compound words often have a slight emphasis on the final element.

Syllables

6
ver/vər/
snel/snɛl/
lings/lɪŋz/
op/ɔp/
ne/nə/
mer/mər/

ver Open syllable, unstressed.. snel Open syllable, unstressed.. lings Closed syllable, unstressed.. op Open syllable, unstressed.. ne Open syllable, unstressed.. mer Closed syllable, stressed.

Open Syllable Preference

Dutch favors CV syllables, attempting to create open syllables whenever possible.

Consonant Cluster Maintenance

Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.

Morpheme Boundary Awareness

Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries, reflecting the word's internal structure.

  • The compound nature of the word is the primary special consideration. Dutch compound nouns are often formed by simply concatenating smaller words, and the syllabification reflects this.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025

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