draagvlakversterking
Syllables
draag-vlak-ver-ster-king
Pronunciation
/ˈdraːɣvlɑkˌvɛrˈstɛrkɪŋ/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
ver- + draagvlaksterk + -ing
The word 'draagvlakversterking' is a compound noun syllabified according to Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from Germanic roots and suffixes, meaning 'support base reinforcement'.
Definitions
- 1
The process or result of strengthening the support base or area of agreement.
Support base reinforcement, strengthening of the consensus.
“De politicus pleitte voor een draagvlakversterking van zijn beleid.”
“Een draagvlakversterking is essentieel voor de implementatie van de nieuwe wet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ver-ster-'. Dutch stress is generally weak, but the penultimate syllable is often emphasized in compound words.
Syllables
draag — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiced velar fricative.. vlak — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. ver — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. ster — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. king — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV), leading to divisions like 'draag-vlak'.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are broken up to create open syllables where possible.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is syllabified independently before being combined.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /ɣ/ vs. /x/ for 'g').
- The relatively weak and predictable nature of Dutch stress.
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