aardbevingsbestendige
Syllables
aard-be-vings-be-sten-di-ge
Pronunciation
/ˈaːrt.bə.vɪŋs.bəˈstɛn.də.ɣə/
Stress
0101101
Morphemes
aardbevingsbesten + dige
The word 'aardbevingsbestendige' is a complex Dutch adjective meaning 'earthquake-resistant'. It is divided into seven syllables: aard-be-vings-be-sten-di-ge, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('-sten-'). The word is formed through compounding and derivation, with roots relating to earth, tremors, and resistance. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, preserving consonant clusters where possible.
Definitions
- 1
Resistant to earthquakes.
Earthquake-resistant
“De nieuwe brug is aardbevingsbestendig.”
“Aardbevingsbestendige gebouwen zijn essentieel in deze regio.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-sten-').
Syllables
aard — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. be — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. vings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. be — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. sten — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. di — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. ge — Open syllable, containing a schwa.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
Avoidance of Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
- The word contains several consonant clusters, requiring careful consideration of syllable boundaries. Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters within syllables, but excessive clustering can necessitate syllable breaks.
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