milleniumbestendig
Syllables
mil-le-ni-um-be-stendig
Pronunciation
/mɪˈlɛ.ni.əm.bəˈstɛn.dɪx/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
mil + bestaan + endig
The Dutch word 'millenniumbestendig' is a compound adjective meaning 'millennium-resistant'. It is divided into six syllables: mil-le-ni-um-be-stendig, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable 'be'. The word is formed from the prefix 'mil-', the root 'bestaan', and the suffix '-endig'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Capable of lasting or withstanding the test of a millennium; extremely durable.
Millennium-resistant, millennium-proof, long-lasting.
“De constructie is millenniumbestendig.”
“Een millenniumbestendig kunstwerk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'be', indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
mil — Open syllable, initial syllable.. le — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. ni — Open syllable.. um — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. be — Open syllable, stressed.. stendig — Closed syllable, primary stress, contains a diphthong and final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Single Initial Consonant
Avoid starting a syllable with a single consonant if it can be combined with a preceding vowel.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of stress and syllable boundaries.
- The suffix '-endig' is a common element in Dutch adjectives and its syllabification is relatively consistent.
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