bevolkingsvraagstuk
Syllables
be-vol-kings-vraag-stuk
Pronunciation
/bəˈfɔlkɪŋsˈvraːɣstʏk/
Stress
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Morphemes
be- + volk- + -ingsvraagstuk
The Dutch word 'bevolkingsvraagstuk' is a compound noun meaning 'population issue'. It is syllabified as 'be-vol-kings-vraag-stuk' with primary stress on 'vraag'. The word is composed of the prefix 'be-', the root 'volk-', and the suffixes '-ingsvraagstuk'. Syllable division follows the vowel peak principle and avoids splitting consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A complex societal issue related to population.
Population question/problem/issue.
“Het bevolkingsvraagstuk is een belangrijk thema in de politiek.”
“We moeten een oplossing vinden voor het bevolkingsvraagstuk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'vraag'.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. vol — Closed syllable, unstressed.. kings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. vraag — Open syllable, primary stressed.. stuk — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
be-
Germanic origin, prefix indicating 'regarding' or 'concerning'.
volk-
Germanic origin, meaning 'people', 'folk', 'population'.
-ingsvraagstuk
Combination of Dutch suffixes: -ing- (noun forming), -s- (noun forming), -vraag- (root meaning 'question'), -stuk (suffix meaning 'piece', 'matter').
Similar Words
Vowel Peak Principle
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The 'ings' suffix can have slight pronunciation variations.
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