bevolkingsdichtheid
Syllables
be-vol-kings-dicht-heid
Pronunciation
/bəˈvɔlkiŋsˌdɪxtɦɛit/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
be- + volk- + -ingsdichtheid
The word 'bevolkingsdichtheid' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'population density'. It is syllabified as 'be-vol-kings-dicht-heid' with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('heid'). The word's structure reflects Germanic roots and follows Dutch syllabification rules prioritizing vowel peaks and onset maximization.
Definitions
- 1
The number of people living per unit of area.
Population density
“De bevolkingsdichtheid in Nederland is hoog.”
“Steden hebben vaak een hogere bevolkingsdichtheid dan landelijke gebieden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('heid').
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. vol — Closed syllable, stressed.. kings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. dicht — Closed syllable, unstressed.. heid — Open syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'kings', 'dicht').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must have a vowel peak (e.g., 'be', 'vol', 'heid').
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries (not applicable in this word).
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('heid').
- The complex consonant clusters require careful consideration to avoid incorrect syllable division.
- The compound nature of the word influences the syllabification, as each component retains its internal structure.
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