werktuigbouwkundige
Syllables
wer-ktui-gbouw-kun-di-ge
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛrktœyɣbʌu̯kʏndəɣə/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
werk + tuig + ige
The word 'werktuigbouwkundige' is a complex Dutch noun divided into six syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant cluster maintenance. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kun'. It's a compound word with Germanic and Greek roots, meaning 'mechanical engineer'.
Definitions
- 1
A person who designs, develops, builds, and tests mechanical and thermal devices.
Mechanical engineer
“De werktuigbouwkundige ontwierp een nieuwe motor.”
“Zij is een ervaren werktuigbouwkundige.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kun'.
Syllables
wer — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ktui — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. gbouw — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. kun — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. di — Open syllable.. ge — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
- The 'kt' and 'gb' clusters are common in Dutch and remain together despite being consonant clusters.
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