besturingsprogramma
Syllables
be-stu-rings-pro-gram-ma
Pronunciation
/bəˈstʏrɪŋs.pro.ɣram.ma/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
pro- + bestur- + -ings
The word 'besturingsprogramma' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: be-stu-rings-pro-gram-ma. The primary stress falls on the 'rings' syllable. It's formed from the root 'bestur-' (to control) with the nominalizing suffix '-ings' and the prefix 'pro-' combined with 'gramma' (information). Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding single consonant beginnings.
Definitions
- 1
A program that controls the operation of a computer or other electronic system.
Control program, operating system
“Het nieuwe besturingsprogramma is sneller.”
“We moeten het besturingsprogramma updaten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'rings' syllable (3rd syllable). The 'gram' syllable (5th syllable) also receives secondary stress, though less prominent.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. stu — Closed syllable, unstressed.. rings — Closed syllable, stressed.. pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. gram — Closed syllable, stressed.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Avoid Single Consonants
Dutch avoids starting a syllable with a single consonant if possible, leading to the division 'stu' rather than 's-tu'.
Open Syllables Preferred
CV syllables (e.g., 'be', 'stu', 'ma') are favored, guiding the syllable division.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the penultimate syllable in compound words, influencing the perceived prominence of 'rings' and 'gram'.
- The 'ings' suffix is a common nominalizer in Dutch and consistently follows this syllabification pattern.
- While Dutch allows consonant clusters, they are broken down to adhere to the CV preference where possible.
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