infectieziktebestrijding
Syllables
in-fec-tie-zi-kte-be-strij-ding
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈfɛk.si.əˈzɪk.tə.bəˈstrɛi̯.dɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
infectie- + ziekte- + be-strijd-ing
The word 'infectieziektebestrijding' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'disease control'. It's syllabified based on vowel sounds, avoiding diphthong splitting and maintaining consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-strijd-'. It's a compound word built from Latin and Germanic morphemes.
Definitions
- 1
The control or combating of infectious diseases.
Disease control
“De overheid investeert in infectieziektebestrijding.”
“Infectieziektebestrijding is cruciaal voor de volksgezondheid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-strijd-'. Secondary stress is less pronounced but present on 'in-fec-tie'.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. fec — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. tie — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. zi — Open syllable, short vowel.. kte — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. be — Open syllable, short vowel.. strij — Open syllable, diphthong.. ding — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, ensuring each syllable contains a vowel.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs (like 'ie' and 'ij') are kept intact within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally long or difficult to pronounce.
- Dutch compound words often exhibit a degree of flexibility in pronunciation, with vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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