structuurversterkend
Syllables
struc-tuur-ver-ster-kend
Pronunciation
/ˈstrʏk.tyːr.vərˈstɛr.kənt/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
ver- + sterk + -end
The word 'structuurversterkend' is divided into five syllables: struc-tuur-ver-ster-kend. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('-ster-'). It's a compound adjective formed from 'structuur', 'ver-', and 'sterk' with the adjectival suffix '-end'. Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and avoids breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Strengthening the structure; making something structurally more robust.
Structure-strengthening
“De constructie is structuurversterkend ontworpen.”
“Een structuurversterkend middel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('-ster-'), following the penultimate stress rule. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
struc — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster. Contains the first part of the compound 'structuur'.. tuur — Closed syllable, contains the second part of the compound 'structuur'. Diphthong 'uu'.. ver — Open syllable, prefix 'ver-'.. ster — Closed syllable, root 'sterk'. Primary stress.. kend — Closed syllable, suffix '-end'.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together unless easily separable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the second to last syllable.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are divided based on the syllable structures of their components.
- The 'str-' cluster is generally not broken up in Dutch syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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