terugwinningssoftware
Syllables
te-rug-win-nings-sof-twa-re
Pronunciation
/təˈrʏɣʋɪnɪŋsɔftˌʋɛːrə/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
terug + winnen + software
The word 'terugwinningssoftware' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'data recovery software'. It is divided into seven syllables: te-rug-win-nings-sof-twa-re, with primary stress on 'win'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and allowing consonant clusters. The word consists of the prefix 'terug-', the root 'winnen', and the suffixes '-ings' and '-software'.
Definitions
- 1
Software used to recover lost data.
Data recovery software
“We hebben de bestanden teruggevonden met behulp van terugwinningssoftware.”
“Deze terugwinningssoftware is erg effectief.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('win'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but compound words often stress the first element of the final constituent.
Syllables
te — Open syllable, unstressed.. rug — Closed syllable, unstressed.. win — Open syllable, primary stress.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sof — Open syllable, unstressed.. twa — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Tolerance
Consonant clusters are allowed, especially at the end of syllables.
Compound Word Stress
Stress in compound words often falls on the first element of the final constituent.
- The consonant cluster '-nings-' is relatively common but can be slightly ambiguous. The morphological function of '-ings' keeps it together as a unit.
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