overstromingskansen
Syllables
o-ver-stro-ming-s-kan-sen
Pronunciation
/oːvərˈstroːmɪŋsˌkɑnsə(n)/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
over + stroom + ingskansen
The word 'overstromingskansen' is a compound noun with primary stress on the third syllable ('stro'). Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, maintaining consonant clusters and respecting morphological boundaries. It means 'chances of flooding' and is a common term in discussions about water management and climate change.
Definitions
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Chances of flooding
Chances of flooding
“De overstromingskansen zijn groot in dit gebied.”
“We moeten de overstromingskansen minimaliseren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('stro'). Dutch stress is often on the penultimate or antepenultimate syllable, influenced by morphological structure.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel-initial.. stro-ming — Stressed syllable, closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. s-kan-sen — Unstressed syllable, open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Onsets
Consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable are maintained.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
Morphological Boundaries
Syllable division often respects morphological boundaries.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- Final 'n' in the last syllable can be reduced or elided.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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