opvolgingsprobleem
Syllables
op-vol-gings-pro-bleem
Pronunciation
/ɔp.vɔl.ɣɪŋs.pro.ˈbleːm/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
op + volg + -ings
The word 'opvolgingsprobleem' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'follow-up problem'. It is syllabified as op-vol-gings-pro-bleem, with primary stress on 'gings'. The word is formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, and exhibits typical Dutch syllable structure with consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A problem related to the follow-up of something, such as a task, treatment, or procedure.
Follow-up problem
“Het bedrijf had een groot opvolgingsprobleem na de fusie.”
“De arts besprak het opvolgingsprobleem met de patiënt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'gings' syllable. Secondary stress is present on 'bleem'. Dutch stress is relatively weak.
Syllables
op — Open syllable, initial syllable.. vol — Open syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant.. gings — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster and a vowel.. pro — Open syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant.. bleem — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are generally syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The 'g' in 'gings' is a voiced velar fricative /ɣ/.
- Pronunciation of 'pro' can vary slightly regionally.
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