gewasbeschermingsmiddel
Syllables
ge-was-be-scherm-ings-mid-del
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈʋɑs.bə.ʃɛr.mɪŋs.mɪd.əl/
Stress
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Morphemes
ge- + was + beschermingsmiddel
The word 'gewasbeschermingsmiddel' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: ge-was-be-scherm-ings-mid-del. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'mid'. It consists of a prefix 'ge-', root 'was', interfix 'be-', root 'scherm', and suffixes '-ings' and '-middel'. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A substance or mixture of substances used to protect crops from pests, diseases, or weeds.
Crop protection agent
“Het gebruik van gewasbeschermingsmiddelen is aan strenge regels gebonden.”
“De boer spoot het veld met een gewasbeschermingsmiddel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'mid'.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. was — Open syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. scherm — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mid — Closed syllable, stressed.. del — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they violate sonority sequencing principles.
- Dutch compound words allow for some flexibility in syllabification, but the provided division is the most standard.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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