terreurbestrijding
Syllables
ter-reur-be-strijd-ing
Pronunciation
/tɛrˈøːr.bə.stʁɛi̯.dɪŋ/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
ter- + reur- + -bestrijding
The word 'terreurbestrijding' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: ter-reur-be-strijd-ing. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('strijd-'). Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, with consonant clusters grouped accordingly. The word is composed of a prefix, root, and suffix with Latin, French, and Dutch origins, respectively.
Definitions
- 1
The act of combating or preventing terrorism.
Counter-terrorism
“De overheid investeert in terreurbestrijding.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('strijd-'), following the standard Dutch stress pattern.
Syllables
ter — Open syllable, initial syllable.. reur — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. be — Open syllable, short vowel.. strijd — Closed, stressed syllable, complex consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Consonants preceding or following a vowel belong to the same syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel form a closed syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Dutch generally stresses the second-to-last syllable.
- Complex consonant clusters (e.g., 'str-') can pose pronunciation challenges.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not alter syllabification.
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