contrainlichtingendienst
Syllables
con-tra-in-lich-tin-gen-dienst
Pronunciation
/kɔn.tra.ɪn.lɪx.tɪŋ.ən.dinst/
Stress
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Morphemes
contra + inlichting + en-dienst
The word 'contra-inlichtingendienst' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: con-tra-in-lich-tin-gen-dienst. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'contra-', the root 'inlichting', and the suffix '-en-dienst'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and avoids breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Counterintelligence service; the agency responsible for gathering information and taking action against hostile intelligence operations.
Counterintelligence service
“De contra-inlichtingendienst heeft een belangrijke rol gespeeld bij het voorkomen van aanslagen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gen'). The final syllable ('dienst') also receives some stress due to its position.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, stressed.. tra — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Open syllable, unstressed.. lich — Open syllable, unstressed.. tin — Open syllable, unstressed.. gen — Open syllable, unstressed.. dienst — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
contra
Latin origin, meaning 'against', 'opposite'. Functions as a negative or opposing element.
inlichting
Dutch origin, related to 'licht' 'light' and 'in' 'in'. Meaning 'information', 'intelligence'.
en-dienst
Dutch suffixes. '-en' is a verbalizing suffix, '-dienst' means 'service', 'department'.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable whenever possible.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are often syllabified based on the syllables of their constituent parts.
- The compound nature of the word is the primary consideration. Dutch compound words are often treated as single units for stress and syllabification, but the individual morphemes still influence the process.
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