klimaattsverandering
Syllables
kli-maat-ts-ver-an-de-ring
Pronunciation
/ˈkli.maːts.fə.ɾɑn.də.rɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
ver- + klimaat + -sverandering
The word 'klimaatsverandering' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel nuclei and Dutch phonotactics. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ver-'. The word consists of seven syllables, with a morphemic structure of prefix-root-suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The process of long-term changes in average weather patterns.
Climate change
“Klimaatsverandering is een groot probleem.”
“De gevolgen van klimaatsverandering zijn zichtbaar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ver-'. Other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
kli — Open syllable, initial syllable.. maat — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. ts — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable, primary stress, vowel reduction.. an — Open syllable.. de — Open syllable.. ring — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are unpronounceable or violate Dutch phonotactics.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- The 'ts' cluster is a common exception to the consonant cluster rule.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., 'ver-' to /fə/).
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