defensiebezuiniging
Syllables
de-fen-sie-be-zuin-i-ging
Pronunciation
/dəfɛnˈsiːbəzʏniɣɪŋ/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
de- + fensie + bezuiniging
The word 'defensiebezuiniging' is a compound noun in Dutch, syllabified as de-fen-sie-be-zuin-i-ging, with stress on the final syllable 'ging'. It's composed of a prefix, root, and a complex suffix denoting a reduction in defense spending. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, maintaining consonant clusters where possible.
Definitions
- 1
Reducties in de uitgaven voor defensie.
Defense cuts/savings
“De regering heeft aangekondigd dat er grote defensiebezuinigingen zullen plaatsvinden.”
“De defensiebezuiniging heeft geleid tot het sluiten van enkele kazernes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ging'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. fen — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sie — Open syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. zuin — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ging — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they can be naturally split by a vowel.
- The 'ie' diphthong is a common feature of Dutch and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- The final 'ng' cluster is a typical Dutch consonant cluster and remains intact within a syllable.
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