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overstromingsbestendige

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

8 syllables
23 characters
Dutch
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8syllables

overstromingsbestendige

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

o-ver-strom-ings-be-sten-di-ge

Pronunciation

/oːvərˈstroːmɪŋs.bəˈstɛndəɣə/

Stress

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Morphemes

over- + stroom- + -ingsbestendige

The word 'overstromingsbestendige' is a complex Dutch adjective meaning 'flood-resistant'. It's divided into eight syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is formed through compounding and derivation, with Germanic roots and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel-centered syllables and avoiding diphthong splitting.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Flood-resistant

    Flood-resistant

    De overstromingsbestendige huizen stonden stevig.

    We hebben overstromingsbestendige materialen gebruikt.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-gen-').

Syllables

3
o-ver/oːvər/
strom-ings/stroːmɪŋs/
be-sten-di-ge/bəˈstɛndəɣə/

o-ver Open syllable, stressed vowel.. strom-ings Closed syllable, containing the root 'stroom'.. be-sten-di-ge Multiple syllables forming the adjectival component 'bestendig'.

Vowel-Centered Syllables

Each syllable contains a vowel sound.

Avoid Diphthong Splitting

Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally assigned to the following vowel.

Penultimate Stress

Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.

  • The 'ng' cluster can sometimes be treated as a single unit, but is divided here for morphemic clarity.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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