doelgroepvermindering
Syllables
doel-groep-ver-min-der-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈdoːlɣrupfərˈmɪndərɪŋ/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
ver + doelgroepvermindering + ing
The word 'doelgroepvermindering' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: doel-groep-ver-min-der-ing. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('der'). It is formed from multiple morphemes indicating a reduction in a target group. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and treating consonant clusters as single onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The reduction in the size of a target group.
Target group reduction
“De doelgroepvermindering heeft geleid tot lagere omzetcijfers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('der').
Syllables
doel — Open syllable, root morpheme.. groep — Open syllable, root morpheme.. ver — Closed syllable, prefix morpheme.. min — Closed syllable, root morpheme.. der — Closed syllable, root morpheme, stressed.. ing — Closed syllable, suffix morpheme.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Onset
Consonant clusters like 'vr' are treated as a single onset.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable divisions often align with morpheme boundaries.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The 'vr' cluster is an exception to the open syllable preference.
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