miljoenenverslindend
Syllables
mil-jo-e-nen-ver-slin-dend
Pronunciation
/mɪlˈjoːnə(n)vɛrˈslɪndənt/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
vers- + miljoen-slind- + -end
The word 'miljoenenverslindend' is syllabified into seven syllables based on Dutch vowel-consonant rules, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It's a complex adjective formed from a root meaning 'million' and a prefix/root meaning 'to devour', with a present participle suffix. Syllable division prioritizes vowel sounds and avoids splitting diphthongs or consonant clusters unnecessarily.
Definitions
- 1
Millions-devouring; consuming vast amounts.
Millions-devouring
“De miljoenenverslindend projecten zorgden voor veel kritiek.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('vers-lin-dend').
Syllables
mil — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel sound /ɪ/.. jo — Open syllable, contains a diphthong /joː/.. e — Open syllable, short vowel sound /ə/.. nen — Closed syllable, vowel sound /nən/, contains a consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable, vowel sound /ɛr/.. slin — Closed syllable, vowel sound /slɪn/, contains a consonant cluster.. dend — Closed syllable, vowel sound /dənt/, contains a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are kept intact within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- The 'n' in 'miljoenen' can sometimes be elided in speech, but the syllabification remains consistent.
- The consonant clusters are typical of Dutch and don't present exceptional cases.
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