repressievraagstuk
Syllables
re-pres-sie-vraag-stuk
Pronunciation
/rəˈprɛsi.vraːɣstʏk/
Stress
01010
Morphemes
re- + pressie- + -vraagstuk
The Dutch word 'repressievraagstuk' is a compound noun meaning 'question of repression'. It is syllabified as re-pres-sie-vraag-stuk, with primary stress on 'vraag'. The word is composed of a prefix 're-', a root 'pressie-', and a suffix '-vraagstuk'. Syllabification follows vowel peak and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
A complex issue or question relating to repression, often in a political or social context.
Question of repression
“Het repressievraagstuk is complex en vereist een genuanceerde aanpak.”
“De discussie over het repressievraagstuk liep hoog op.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'vraag' syllable. The stress pattern is relatively weak but noticeable.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, unstressed.. pres — Closed syllable, stressed.. sie — Open syllable, unstressed.. vraag — Open syllable, primary stressed.. stuk — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are split according to sonority, but common clusters remain intact.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The 'ie' digraph is pronounced as a diphthong /i/.
- Minimal regional variations in pronunciation.
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