levensduurverlengending
Syllables
le-vens-duur-ver-leng-end-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈleːvə(n)sˌduːr.vərˈlɛŋ.ən.dənt/
Stress
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Morphemes
ver- + leven-duur-leng + -end-ing
The word 'levensduurverlengend' is syllabified as le-vens-duur-ver-leng-end-ing, with primary stress on 'leng'. It's a complex adjective formed through compounding and derivation, following standard Dutch syllabification rules prioritizing vowel sounds and prefix separation. The morphemic breakdown reveals Germanic roots denoting 'life', 'duration', and 'lengthening'.
Definitions
- 1
Prolonging life; life-extending.
Life-extending
“De levensduurverlengende maatregelen waren effectief.”
“Een levensduurverlengend dieet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable 'leng'.
Syllables
le — Open syllable, initial syllable.. vens — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. duur — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. ver — Open syllable, prefix.. leng — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. end — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. ing — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Centering
Syllables are built around vowel sounds, creating units around each vowel.
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the syllable onset.
Prefix Separation
Prefixes like 'ver-' are often treated as separate syllables.
- The 'ns' cluster in 'levens' is typically pronounced as a single unit, influencing syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might exist, but they wouldn't fundamentally alter the syllable division.
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