terugstroombeveiliging
Syllables
te-rug-stroom-be-vei-lig-ing
Pronunciation
/təˈrʏxstroːmbeːvələɣɪŋ/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
terug + stroom + beveiliging
The Dutch word 'terugstroombeveiliging' is a compound noun meaning 'backflow protection'. It is divided into seven syllables following Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lig'). The word is composed of the prefix 'terug-', the root 'stroom-', and the root/suffix 'beveiliging'.
Definitions
- 1
A system or device designed to prevent the reverse flow of current or fluid.
Backflow protection, reverse current protection.
“De installatie is voorzien van een terugstroombeveiliging.”
“Een goede terugstroombeveiliging is essentieel voor de veiligheid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, 'lig' in 'beveiliging'.
Syllables
te — Open syllable, unstressed.. rug — Open syllable, unstressed.. stroom — Open syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. vei — Open syllable, unstressed.. lig — Open syllable, stressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels, maximizing open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are typically separated into distinct syllables.
- The compound nature of the word requires balancing morphemic separation with phonotactic constraints.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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