werktuigbouwkundigen
Syllables
wer-ktui-gbouw-kun-di-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛrktœyɣbʌukʏndɪɣə(n)/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ge- + kunde- + -igen
The word 'werktuigbouwkundigen' is a complex Dutch noun formed by compounding several roots and adding a plural suffix. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and onset maximization principles, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable of the last constituent ('kun').
Definitions
- 1
Mechanical engineers (plural)
Mechanical engineers
“De werktuigbouwkundigen ontwerpen machines.”
“Zij zijn allemaal werktuigbouwkundigen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the last constituent ('kun').
Syllables
wer — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. ktui — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. gbouw — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. kun — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. gen — Closed syllable, contains a schwa, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Onset Maximization
Consonants are assigned to the following syllable to create a valid onset whenever possible.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable of the last constituent in compound words.
- The long string of consonants requires careful application of onset maximization. The '-kt-' cluster is a common point of variation.
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