defensiebezuinigingen
Syllables
de-fen-sie-be-zu-i-ni-gin-gen
Pronunciation
/dəfɛnˈsiːbəzʏniɣɪŋə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
be- + defensie + -bezuinigingen
The word 'defensiebezuinigingen' is a complex Dutch noun formed by compounding. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, preserving diphthongs and avoiding single-consonant syllables. Stress falls on the third syllable ('sie'). The word signifies 'defense cuts' and is a common term in political and economic discourse.
Definitions
- 1
Reducties in de uitgaven voor defensie
Defense cuts, defense savings
“De regering heeft aangekondigd dat er grote defensiebezuinigingen zullen plaatsvinden.”
“De defensiebezuinigingen hebben geleid tot protesten van militairen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sie').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. fen — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sie — Closed syllable, stressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. zu — Open syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ni — Open syllable, unstressed.. gin — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gen — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs (like 'ie') are kept together within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are split according to sonority, avoiding single-consonant syllables.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is syllabified according to the above rules.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of each component's syllabification.
- The 'ie' diphthong consistently remains within a single syllable.
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