stralingsbescherming
Syllables
stra-lings-be-scherm-ing
Pronunciation
/straˈlɪŋs.bə.sxɛr.mɪŋ/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
be- + straling + -ing
The word 'stralingsbescherming' is divided into five syllables: stra-lings-be-scherm-ing. The primary stress falls on the final syllable ('-ing'). The word is a complex noun formed from Germanic roots and prefixes/suffixes. Syllable division follows Dutch rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding single-letter syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The practice or means of protecting against harmful radiation.
Radiation protection
“De overheid investeert in stralingsbescherming.”
“Stralingsbescherming is essentieel in de nucleaire industrie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('-ing').
Syllables
stra — Open syllable, onset cluster 'str', vowel 'a'.. lings — Closed syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'i', coda 'ngs'.. be — Open syllable, onset 'b', vowel 'ə'.. scherm — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'sch', vowel 'e', coda 'rm'.. ing — Closed syllable, onset null, vowel 'i', coda 'ng'. Stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together as onsets (e.g., 'str', 'sch').
Avoid Single-Letter Syllables
Syllable division avoids creating syllables consisting of a single vowel or consonant.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound as its nucleus.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can influence syllable division.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The 'str' cluster is treated as a single onset.
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