vierwielaandrijving
Syllables
vier-wie-la-an-drij-ving
Pronunciation
/ˈviːrˌʋiːlaːnˌdrɛi̯vɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
vier + wiel + aandrijving
The word 'vierwielaandrijving' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: vier-wie-la-an-drij-ving. Primary stress falls on 'drij'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and dividing between vowels and consonants. The word's morphemic structure (vier-wiel-aan-drij-ving) is respected during division.
Definitions
- 1
A system that delivers power to all four wheels of a vehicle.
Four-wheel drive
“De auto heeft een vierwielaandrijving.”
“Een vierwielaandrijving is handig in de winter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'drij'.
Syllables
vier — Open syllable, initial syllable.. wie — Open syllable, contains a vowel and consonant.. la — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. an — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. drij — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ving — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (ending in a vowel). Syllable divisions are made to maximize open syllables.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided between vowels and consonants.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch words.
- The compound nature of the word requires respecting the internal morphemic structure during syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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