soortendiverseit
Syllables
soor-ten-di-ver-sei-t
Pronunciation
/ˈsoːrtənˌdi.vərˈsɛi̯t/
Stress
001011
Morphemes
soorten + divers + iteit
The word 'soortendiversiteit' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: soor-ten-di-ver-sei-t. Stress falls on the third syllable ('di'). It comprises the prefix 'soorten-', the root 'divers-', and the suffix '-iteit'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules of vowel division and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
The variety of species within a habitat or region.
Species diversity
“De studie toonde een hoge soortendiversiteit in het regenwoud.”
“Het behoud van de soortendiversiteit is cruciaal voor het ecosysteem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('di'). This is typical for Dutch compound words, often on the penultimate syllable of the final component.
Syllables
soor — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. ten — Open syllable, following a consonant.. di — Closed syllable, short vowel.. ver — Open syllable, following a consonant.. sei — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong.. t — Closed syllable, single consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Division
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a single syllable.
Diphthong Treatment
Diphthongs are treated as single vowel units within a syllable.
- Dutch allows some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with consonant clusters, but the presented division is the most common.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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