preventieprogramma
Syllables
pre-ven-tie-pro-gram-ma
Pronunciation
/prəˈvɛntiəˈproɣramə/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
pre- + vent- + -tie
The Dutch word 'preventieprogramma' (prevention program) is divided into six syllables: pre-ven-tie-pro-gram-ma, with primary stress on 'gram'. It's a compound noun built from Latin and Greek roots and suffixes, following standard Dutch phonological rules of onset maximization and vowel peaks.
Definitions
- 1
A planned set of actions designed to prevent something undesirable from happening.
Prevention program
“Het ziekenhuis heeft een nieuw preventieprogramma gelanceerd.”
“De overheid investeert in preventieprogramma's voor jeugd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('gram'). The stress is relatively weak but noticeable.
Syllables
pre — Open syllable, unstressed.. ven — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tie — Open syllable, unstressed.. pro — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gram — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to maximize onsets, leading to syllable divisions like 'pre-' and 'ven-'.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy.
- The compound nature of the word influences the syllable division.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter the perceived stress.
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