persbelangstelling
Syllables
per-sbe-lang-stel-ling
Pronunciation
/pɛrsbəˈlɑŋstɛlɪŋ/
Stress
01100
Morphemes
pers + belang + stelling
The Dutch word 'persbelangstelling' is a compound noun meaning 'public interest'. It is syllabified as per-sbe-lang-stel-ling, with primary stress on 'lang'. The word is composed of the prefix 'pers', root 'belang', and suffix 'stelling'. Syllable division follows vowel peak and consonant cluster rules, typical for Dutch phonology.
Definitions
- 1
Public interest, media attention, the level of attention something receives from the press and public.
Public interest, media attention
“De zaak kreeg veel persbelangstelling.”
“De persbelangstelling was enorm na het ongeluk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lang'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('per').
Syllables
per — Open syllable, initial syllable, lightly stressed.. sbe — Syllable with a consonant cluster, vowel is schwa.. lang — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. stel — Open syllable, unstressed.. ling — Closed syllable, unstressed, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are permissible at syllable boundaries.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification follows the morphemic structure of the compound word.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, but is influenced by morphemic structure.
- The 'sbe' cluster is relatively uncommon but phonologically permissible.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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