bestemmingsreserves
Syllables
be-stemm-ings-re-ser-ves
Pronunciation
/bəˈstɛmɪŋ.rəˈsɛrvəs/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
be- + stemm- + -ing-
The Dutch word 'bestemmingsreserves' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: be-stemm-ings-re-ser-ves. It consists of a Germanic prefix 'be-', a Germanic root 'stemm-', and several suffixes of Germanic and French origin. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the onset principle, vowel break rule, and avoids breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Funds or reserves designated for a specific purpose.
Designated reserves
“De gemeente heeft bestemmingsreserves aangelegd voor de renovatie van het park.”
“De bestemmingsreserves werden gebruikt om de schade te herstellen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 're' and 'ves'. Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but compound words can have multiple stress points.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. stem — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. ser — Closed syllable, stressed.. ves — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Onset Principle
Consonants generally belong to the following vowel.
Vowel Break
Syllables are typically divided around vowel sounds.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable unless they are complex.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllable division, particularly with consonant clusters.
- The division presented here is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
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