vuurgeleidingssysteem
Syllables
vuur-ge-lei-dings-sys-teem
Pronunciation
/ˈvʏr.ɣə.lɛi̯.dɪŋs.ˈsiːs.tɛm/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
vuur, geleid, systeem + -ings
The word 'vuurgeleidingssysteem' is a complex Dutch compound noun. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric rules, resulting in six syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ings-'). The word is composed of Germanic and Greek-derived morphemes, and its pronunciation reflects typical Dutch phonological features.
Definitions
- 1
A system for guiding something, especially in the context of weaponry or navigation.
Fire guidance system
“Het vuurgeleidingssysteem van de raket was zeer nauwkeurig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('-ings-'), which is the penultimate syllable. The final syllable ('-teem') also receives secondary stress, though less prominent.
Syllables
vuur — Open syllable, containing a long vowel /ʏr/.. ge — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel /ə/ after a voiced velar fricative /ɣ/.. lei — Open syllable, containing the diphthong /ɛi/.. dings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel /ɪ/ and a nasal consonant /ŋ/.. sys — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel /iː/.. teem — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel /ɛ/.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Dutch syllabification prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are treated as sequences of syllables from their constituent parts.
- The diphthong 'ei' is treated as a single syllable unit.
- The long vowel 'uu' is treated as a single syllable unit.
- The voiced velar fricative /ɣ/ is a characteristic sound of Dutch and influences syllable structure.
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