miljardenbezuiniging
Syllables
mil-jar-den-be-zu-i-nig-ing
Pronunciation
/mɪlˈjɑrdə(n)bəˈzœynɪɣɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
be- + miljard/zuinig + -en/-ing
The word 'miljardenbezuiniging' is a complex Dutch noun formed from multiple morphemes. Syllabification follows vowel peak and consonant cluster rules, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It denotes a large-scale austerity measure and is typical of Dutch compound word formation.
Definitions
- 1
Austerity measure involving billions of euros.
Multi-billion-euro austerity measure
“De regering kondigde een miljardenbezuiniging aan.”
“De miljardenbezuiniging leidde tot protesten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'nig' (4th syllable from the end). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
mil — Open syllable, containing the first vowel of the root 'miljard'.. jar — Open syllable, containing the second vowel of the root 'miljard'.. den — Syllable containing the plural suffix '-en'. The (n) is often reduced.. be — Open syllable, containing the prefix 'be-'. zu — Open syllable, containing the beginning of the root 'zuinig'.. i — Open syllable, containing the vowel of the root 'zuinig'.. nig — Closed syllable, containing the end of the root 'zuinig' and stressed.. ing — Closed syllable, containing the nominalizing suffix '-ing'.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless they are exceptionally complex.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
- The (n) in 'miljarden' is often reduced or elided in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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