terrorismewaakhond
Syllables
ter-ro-ris-me-waak-hond
Pronunciation
/tɛrɔˈrisməwaːkɦɔnt/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
terrorisme + waak + hond
The word 'terrorismewaakhond' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: ter-ro-ris-me-waak-hond. Stress falls on 'waak'. Syllable division follows vowel-based rules, avoiding stranded consonants. The word is composed of 'terrorisme' (terrorism), 'waak' (watch), and 'hond' (dog).
Definitions
- 1
A person, group, or organization that actively monitors and warns against the threat of terrorism.
Terrorism watchdog
“De terrorismewaakhond heeft een verhoogde dreiging gemeld.”
“De rol van de terrorismewaakhond is cruciaal in de huidige veiligheidssituatie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('waak'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
ter — Open syllable, initial syllable. Contains a short vowel.. ro — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ris — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. me — Open syllable, short vowel.. waak — Stressed, closed syllable, long vowel.. hond — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Dutch syllable division prioritizes vowels. Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, influencing perceived syllable boundaries.
- The 'sm' cluster is treated as part of the preceding syllable ('risme') to avoid a stranded consonant.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries, but syllable division is based purely on phonological structure.
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