overstroombeveiliging
Syllables
over-stroom-be-vei-li-ging
Pronunciation
/oːvərˈstroːm.bəˈvɛi̯.ləɣɪŋ/
Stress
010111
Morphemes
over + veilig + ing
The word 'overstroombeveiliging' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: over-stroom-be-vei-li-ging. The primary stress falls on 'vei'. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and allows for complex consonant clusters. It's a noun meaning 'flood protection'.
Definitions
- 1
Protection against flooding.
Flood protection
“De overstroombeveiliging is essentieel in dit gebied.”
“Er wordt geïnvesteerd in nieuwe overstroombeveiliging.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'vei' (1). All other syllables are unstressed (0).
Syllables
over — Open syllable, vowel 'oː' followed by consonant cluster 'vər'. stroom — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'str' as onset, vowel 'oː' and coda 'm'. be — Open syllable, consonant 'b' followed by vowel 'ə'. vei — Closed syllable, consonant 'v' followed by diphthong 'ɛi̯'. li — Open syllable, consonant 'l' followed by vowel 'i'. ging — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ŋ' as coda, vowel 'ɪ'
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Consonants are assigned to the nearest vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if they can form a valid onset or coda.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters.
- Diphthongs form single vowel nuclei.
- Regional vowel variations exist but do not affect syllabification.
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