overlevingsmechanisme
Syllables
o-ver-le-vings-me-cha-nis-me
Pronunciation
/o.vərˈle.vɪŋz.mə.ka.nɪ.zəmə/
Stress
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Morphemes
over- + levings + mechanisme
The Dutch word *overlevingsmechanisme* (survival mechanism) is syllabified as o-ver-le-vings-me-cha-nis-me, with primary stress on -nings-. It's a compound noun built from the prefix *over-*, the root *levings*, and the suffix *-mechanisme*, adhering to Dutch rules of open syllable preference and consonant cluster resolution.
Definitions
- 1
A system or process that allows something to survive.
Survival mechanism
“De woestijnhagedis heeft verschillende overlevingsmechanismen ontwikkeld.”
“Angst is een overlevingsmechanisme dat ons beschermt tegen gevaar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable (-nings-). A secondary stress can be observed on the first syllable (o-ver-).
Syllables
o — Open syllable, vowel only.. ver — Open syllable, vowel after consonant.. le — Open syllable, vowel only.. vings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end, stressed.. me — Open syllable, vowel only.. cha — Open syllable, vowel after consonant.. nis — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. me — Open syllable, vowel only.. ne — Open syllable, vowel only.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV). Syllable division aims to maximize the number of open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up whenever possible to create open syllables.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel groups are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires applying syllabification rules to each morpheme.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the perceived stress, but the core syllable division remains consistent.
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