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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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