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grensoverschrijdend

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

5 syllables
19 characters
Dutch
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5syllables

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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