bestrijdingsmiddelen
Syllables
be-strijd-ings-mid-de-len
Pronunciation
/bəˈstrɛi̯dɪŋsˌmɪdəˈleːn/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
be- + strijd- + -ingsmiddelen
The Dutch word 'bestrijdingsmiddelen' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: be-strijd-ings-mid-de-len. The primary stress falls on 'mid'. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and maintains consonant clusters. It means 'pesticides' and is formed from Germanic roots and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
Substances used to combat pests or diseases.
pesticides
“De boer gebruikt bestrijdingsmiddelen.”
“Er is een discussie over bestrijdingsmiddelen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('mid').
Syllables
be — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. strijd — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ings — Closed syllable, 'ng' as a single phoneme.. mid — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. de — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. len — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- Dutch compound word syllabification allows for some flexibility, but the provided division is the most common.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the syllable boundaries.
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