dierenmishandelingen
Syllables
di-e-ren-mis-han-de-lin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈdi.rə(n)ˌmɪs.ɦɑn.də.lɪŋ.ɣə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
dier + en-mis-handeling-en-lingen
The word 'dierenmishandelingen' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'animal cruelty'. It's syllabified as di-e-ren-mis-han-de-lin-gen, with primary stress on 'han'. The word is formed through compounding and derivation, and its pronunciation can vary slightly depending on regional dialects.
Definitions
- 1
Acts of animal cruelty or abuse.
Animal cruelty, animal abuse
“Dierenmishandelingen zijn strafbaar.”
“De politie onderzoekt de dierenmishandelingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('han').
Syllables
di — Open syllable, initial syllable.. e — Open syllable.. ren — Closed syllable, potential 'r' reduction.. mis — Closed syllable.. han — Closed syllable, primary stress.. de — Open syllable.. lin — Closed syllable.. gen — Closed syllable, potential 'n' reduction.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Stress Placement
Primary stress typically falls on the antepenultimate syllable in Dutch words.
- Potential reduction or elision of 'r' and final 'n' in certain dialects.
- Variations in pronunciation due to regional accents.
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