beschermwaardigheid
Syllables
be-scherm-waard-ig-heid
Pronunciation
/bəˈsxɛrmʋaːrdɪɣɦɛit/
Stress
01101
Morphemes
be- + scherm- + -waardigheid
The Dutch word 'beschermwaardigheid' is a complex noun meaning 'protectability'. It is divided into five syllables: be-scherm-waard-ig-heid, with primary stress on 'waard'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of maximizing onsets and handling consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being worthy of protection; protectability.
Protectability, worthiness of protection
“De beschermwaardigheid van bedreigde diersoorten is van groot belang.”
“De overheid moet de beschermwaardigheid van de historische gebouwen waarborgen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('waard'). The final syllable ('heid') receives a slight secondary stress.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. scherm — Closed syllable, moderately stressed.. waard — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ig — Closed syllable, unstressed.. heid — Closed syllable, slightly stressed.
Word Parts
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters like 'sch', 'rd', and 'lijk' are generally kept together as onsets or codas.
Vowel Groups
Vowel groups are separated into syllables based on sonority.
Maximizing Onsets
Dutch prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single phoneme /sx/. The 'rd' cluster is a common onset.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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