represaillemaatregel
Syllables
re-pre-sai-lle-maat-re-gel
Pronunciation
/rə.prəˈsɑ.jə.maːt.re.ɣəl/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
represaille + maatregel
The word 'represaillemaatregel' is a Dutch noun meaning 'retaliatory measure'. It's divided into seven syllables: re-pre-sai-lle-maat-re-gel, with primary stress on 'maat'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and morphemic boundaries. It's a compound word with French and Dutch roots.
Definitions
- 1
A measure taken in retaliation for an action.
Retaliatory measure
“De regering kondigde een reeks represaillemaatregelen af.”
“Deze represaillemaatregel is disproportioneel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('maat'), following the penultimate stress rule in Dutch.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pre — Open syllable.. sai — Diphthong, closed syllable.. lle — Open syllable.. maat — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. re — Open syllable.. gel — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible, leading to divisions like 're-pre'.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce, as seen in 'sai'.
Morphemic Boundaries
Syllable division often aligns with morphemic boundaries, especially in compound words, separating 'maat' and 're'.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, influencing the perceived prominence of 'maat'.
- The French origin of 'represaille' might lead to slight pronunciation variations, but the syllabification remains consistent.
- Regional variations in Dutch pronunciation are unlikely to significantly alter the syllable division.
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