grensoverschrijdingen
Syllables
gren-so-ver-schrij-din-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈɣrɛn.soː.vər.sxrɛi̯.din.ɣə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
grenso- + -schrijd- + -ing-en
The word 'grensoverschrijdingen' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding and suffixation. It is divided into six syllables with primary stress on 'schrij'. The syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, considering consonant clusters and vowel-consonant patterns. The word signifies 'border crossings' and is commonly used in contexts related to security and international relations.
Definitions
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Transgressions of borders, border crossings
Border crossings, transgressions of borders
“De grensoverschrijdingen namen toe tijdens de crisis.”
“Er zijn zorgen over de toename van grensoverschrijdingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('schrij').
Syllables
gren — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. so — Open syllable, long vowel.. ver — Open syllable.. schrij — Closed syllable, primary stress, diphthong.. din — Closed syllable.. gen — Open syllable, schwa vowel, potential elision.
Word Parts
Initial Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters at the beginning of a word are generally maintained within the first syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels followed by consonants.
Diphthong Handling
Diphthongs are generally kept within a single syllable.
- The pronunciation of /ɣ/ instead of /g/.
- Potential elision of the final 'n' in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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