natuurbeschermingsgebieden
Syllables
na-tuur-be-scherm-ings-ge-bie-den
Pronunciation
/naː.tuːr.bə.ʃɛr.mɪŋs.ɣəˈbiː.də(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
be- + natuur + -ings
The word 'natuurbeschermingsgebieden' is a complex Dutch compound noun. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, maintaining consonant clusters and respecting morphemic boundaries. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word refers to areas protected for nature conservation.
Definitions
- 1
Areas designated for the preservation of natural environments.
Nature conservation areas
“De overheid investeert in natuurbeschermingsgebieden.”
“Wandelen in de natuurbeschermingsgebieden is erg rustgevend.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'bie'.
Syllables
na — Open syllable, containing the root vowel.. tuur — Open syllable, containing the root vowel.. be — Open syllable, prefix.. scherm — Closed syllable, containing the root vowel.. ings — Closed syllable, containing the nominalizing suffix.. ge — Open syllable, past participle marker.. bie — Open syllable, stressed syllable, root vowel.. den — Closed syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless unpronounceable.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are divided based on their constituent morphemes.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
- The 'sch' digraph is treated as a single consonant sound.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is possible but doesn't affect syllabification.
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