tekortvermindering
Syllables
te-kort-ver-min-de-ring
Pronunciation
/təˈkɔrtfərˈmɪndərɪŋ/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
te- + kort + -mindering
The word 'tekortvermindering' is a Dutch noun meaning 'shortage reduction'. It's divided into six syllables: te-kort-ver-min-de-ring, with primary stress on 'min'. It's a compound word formed with the prefix 'te-', root 'kort', interfix 'ver-', and suffix '-mindering'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and preserves consonant clusters, adhering to Dutch penultimate stress rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of reducing a shortage or deficit.
Shortage reduction, deficit reduction
“De overheid streeft naar een aanzienlijke tekortvermindering.”
“Door bezuinigingen hoopte men op een tekortvermindering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('min'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
te — Open syllable, unstressed.. kort — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed. Interfix.. min — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. ring — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds, creating open and closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable phonetically.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch words.
Interfix Handling
Interfixes like '-ver-' are treated as part of the compound word and influence syllable division.
- The pronunciation of the 'r' sound can vary regionally and affect perceived syllable boundaries.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might lead to slight differences in syllable division.
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