godsdienstvervolging
Syllables
gods-dienst-ver-vol-ging
Pronunciation
/ɣɔtsˈdiːnstfɛrfɔlɣɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
gods + dienst + vervolging
The word 'godsdienstvervolging' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: gods-dienst-ver-vol-ging. The primary stress falls on 'dienst'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and permissible consonant clusters. It's a complex word reflecting Dutch morphological processes.
Definitions
- 1
The act of persecuting someone because of their religious beliefs.
Religious persecution
“De godsdienstvervolging in dat land was verschrikkelijk.”
“Vluchtelingen ontvluchtten hun land vanwege godsdienstvervolging.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'dienst'.
Syllables
gods — Open syllable, vowel ending.. dienst — Open syllable, vowel ending, primary stress.. ver — Open syllable, vowel ending.. vol — Open syllable, vowel ending.. ging — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
Word Parts
gods
Derived from 'god' (god), Germanic origin, indicates relation to the divine.
dienst
From 'dienst' (service, religion), Germanic origin, core meaning relating to religious practice.
vervolging
Combination of 'ver-' (intensification) + 'vol-' (follow) + '-ging' (noun forming suffix), Germanic origin.
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch prefers to maximize open syllables (ending in a vowel or sonorant consonant).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are permissible, but generally avoided at the end of syllables unless they are sonorants.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation do not significantly alter syllabification.
- The 'g' sound can have slight regional variations, but doesn't affect syllable boundaries.
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