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grensoverschrijdend

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
19 characters
Dutch
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grensoverschrijdend

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

gren-so-ver-schrij-dend

Pronunciation

/ˈɣrɛnsoːvərˌʃrɛi̯dənt/

Stress

01011

Morphemes

grensover- + -schrijd- + -end

The word 'grensoverschrijdend' is divided into five syllables: gren-so-ver-schrij-dend. It consists of the prefix 'grensover-', the root '-schrijd-', and the suffix '-end'. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Dutch rules based on sonority, diphthongs, and specific consonant cluster treatments.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Crossing borders; relating to activities that take place across national boundaries.

    Transboundary, cross-border

    “Grensoverschrijdende samenwerking”

    “Grensoverschrijdende criminaliteit”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('over'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch adjectives of this length.

Syllables

5
gren/ɣrɛn/
so/soː/
ver/vər/
schrij/ʃrɛi̯/
dend/dənt/

gren — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. so — Open syllable, long vowel.. ver — Open syllable.. schrij — Diphthong, closed syllable.. dend — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.

Sonority Principle

Consonant clusters are broken up based on the sonority hierarchy.

Diphthong Rule

Diphthongs form a single syllable nucleus.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Certain consonant clusters (like 'sch') are treated as single units.

Vowel Length Rule

Long vowels influence syllable weight.

  • The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit despite being a consonant cluster.
  • The long vowel in 'so' influences the syllable weight.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025

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