krachtsverhoudingen
Syllables
krachts-ver-hou-din-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈkrɑxts.fərˈɦɔu̯.dɪŋ.ən/
Stress
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Morphemes
kracht + verhoud + ingen
The word 'krachtsverhoudingen' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'balance of power'. It is divided into five syllables: krachts-ver-hou-din-gen, with primary stress on 'hou'. The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'kracht-', the root 'verhoud-', and the suffix '-ingen'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Balance of power, power dynamics, relative strengths.
Balance of power
“De krachtsverhoudingen in Europa zijn aan het verschuiven.”
“Een analyse van de krachtsverhoudingen binnen het bedrijf.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'hou' (ver-hou-din-gen). The stress is relatively even, but 'hou' is slightly more prominent.
Syllables
krachts — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster. The 'ch' is pronounced as /x/.. ver — Open syllable, relatively unstressed.. hou — Open syllable, diphthong /ɔu̯/, receives primary stress.. din — Closed syllable, relatively unstressed.. gen — Open syllable, relatively unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the following vowel to create onsets whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to consonant clusters.
Vowel Groupings
Diphthongs and triphthongs are treated as single vowel sounds within a syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Allowable consonant clusters are maintained within syllables.
- The 'ch' sound /x/ can be challenging for non-native speakers, but doesn't affect syllabification.
- Dutch allows for relatively complex consonant clusters within syllables.
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