buitengebruikstelling
Syllables
buiten-ge-bruik-stel-ling
Pronunciation
/ˈbœytə(n)ɣəˈbrœykstɛlɪŋ/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
buiten + bruik + stelling
The word 'buitengebruikstelling' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'decommissioning'. It's divided into five syllables: buiten-ge-bruik-stel-ling, with primary stress on 'ge-bruik'. It's a compound word built from the prefix 'buiten-', root 'bruik', and suffix 'stelling'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The act of taking something out of service or use; decommissioning.
Decommissioning, putting out of use.
“De buitengebruikstelling van de kerncentrale is gepland voor 2025.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ge-bruik'). Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate or antepenultimate syllable, with longer words favoring antepenultimate stress.
Syllables
buiten — Open syllable, stressed.. ge — Closed syllable, unstressed.. bruik — Open syllable, stressed.. stel — Open syllable, unstressed.. ling — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
- The 'ng' sound can sometimes be treated as a single unit, but it's broken up here for clarity.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
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