tegendemonstranten
Syllables
te-gen-de-mon-stra-nten
Pronunciation
/ˈteːɣənˌdemonstraːntən/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
tegen + demonstr + ant-en
The word 'tegendemonstranten' is a Dutch noun meaning 'counter-demonstrators'. It's divided into six syllables: te-gen-de-mon-stra-nten, with stress on the fourth syllable ('mon'). It's a compound word built from the prefix 'tegen-', the root 'demonstr-', and the suffixes '-ant' and '-en'. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, preserving consonant clusters and adhering to the typical Dutch penultimate stress pattern.
Definitions
- 1
People who demonstrate in opposition to another demonstration.
Counter-demonstrators
“De politie hield de tegendemonstranten op afstand.”
“Er waren hevige confrontaties tussen de demonstranten en de tegendemonstranten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mon'), following the typical Dutch penultimate stress rule.
Syllables
te — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. gen — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced velar fricative.. de — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. mon — Closed syllable, containing a stressed vowel.. stra — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant cluster.. nten — Closed syllable, containing a schwa and a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Dutch syllables are generally built around vowel sounds, with each syllable containing at least one vowel.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are typically kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress usually falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch words.
- The 'str' cluster is a common exception to strict vowel-centric syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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