luchtverdedigingssysteem
Syllables
lucht-ver-de-dig-ings-sys-teem
Pronunciation
/ˈlʏxtfərˌdeːdɪɣɪŋsˈsisteːm/
Stress
0 0 0 0 1 0 1
Morphemes
lucht + verdedigings + systeem
The word 'luchtverdedigingssysteem' is a compound noun syllabified based on maximizing onsets and vowel-consonant division rules. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word consists of seven syllables, with a complex morphemic structure reflecting its meaning of 'air defense system'.
Definitions
- 1
A system designed to defend against attacks from the air.
Air defense system
“Het luchtverdedigingssysteem is essentieel voor de nationale veiligheid.”
“De modernisering van het luchtverdedigingssysteem is gepland.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-digings-'), and a secondary stress on the final syllable ('-teem'). Dutch generally follows penultimate stress.
Syllables
lucht — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. de — Open syllable, long vowel.. dig — Closed syllable, consonant cluster ending.. ings — Closed syllable, complex consonant cluster ending.. sys — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. teem — Closed syllable, consonant cluster ending.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters in the onset position whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Complex consonant clusters are broken down to create permissible syllable structures, often prioritizing onsets.
- The complex consonant clusters in 'verdedigings' require careful application of the maximize onsets rule.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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