bevolkingssamenstelling
Syllables
be-vol-kings-sa-men-stel-ling
Pronunciation
/bəˈvɔlkiŋsəmaːnˌstɛlɪŋ/
Stress
0100110
Morphemes
be- + volk- + -ings-samen-stelling
The word 'bevolkingssamenstelling' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding. Syllable division follows vowel-based rules, keeping consonant clusters intact. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stel'). The word refers to the demographic makeup of a population.
Definitions
- 1
The composition of a population, referring to its demographic characteristics.
Population composition
“De bevolkingssamenstelling van Nederland verandert snel.”
“Een analyse van de bevolkingssamenstelling is essentieel voor beleidsplanning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stel'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch words with multiple syllables.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. vol — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. kings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant cluster.. sa — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. men — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. stel — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. ling — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable whenever possible.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
- The 'ings' suffix can sometimes be pronounced as a single syllable, but is commonly divided into two syllables in this word.
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