stormvloedkeringen
Syllables
storm-vloed-ke-rin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈstɔrmˌfluːtˈkeːrɪŋə(n)/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
storm + vloed, kering + -en
The word 'stormvloedkeringen' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: storm-vloed-ke-rin-gen. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ke-'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding splitting diphthongs or consonant clusters. It consists of Germanic roots and a plural suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Structures built to protect land from flooding caused by storm surges.
Storm surge barriers
“De stormvloedkeringen hebben de stad gered.”
“De overheid investeert in nieuwe stormvloedkeringen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ke-').
Syllables
storm — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. vloed — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. ke — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant cluster.. rin — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. gen — Open syllable, containing a schwa and a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel are generally grouped with the preceding vowel to form a closed syllable.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound and are not split across syllables.
- The schwa sound /ə/ in the final syllable is common in unstressed positions and can sometimes be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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