beschermingsmechanismen
Syllables
be-scherm-ings-me-cha-nis-men
Pronunciation
/bəˈsxɛrmɪŋsmɛkaˌnismə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
be- + scherm- + -ingsmechanismen
The Dutch word 'beschermingsmechanismen' is a complex noun divided into seven syllables: be-scherm-ings-me-cha-nis-men. It features a Germanic prefix 'be-', a root 'scherm-', and multiple suffixes. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, accommodating Dutch consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Systems or strategies used to defend against harm or threat.
Protection mechanisms
“Psychologische beschermingsmechanismen kunnen helpen om met stress om te gaan.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('me').
Syllables
be- — Open syllable, onset 'b', rime 'ə'.. scher- — Closed syllable, onset 'sch', rime 'ɛr'.. mings- — Closed syllable, onset 'mings', rime 's'.. me- — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'ə'.. cha- — Open syllable, onset 'x', rime 'a'.. nis- — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'ɪs'.. men- — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'ən.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the consonant(s) preceding a vowel (onset) and the vowel and following consonants (rime).
Consonant Clusters
Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which are generally maintained within a syllable.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of the onset-rime principle.
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