toekomstbestendigheid
Syllables
toe-ko-mst-be-sten-dig-heid
Pronunciation
/tuːˈkɔmstbəstɛndɪɣɦɛit/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
toe + komst + -be-sten-dig-heid
The Dutch word 'toekomstbestendigheid' is a complex noun meaning 'future-proofness'. It is divided into seven syllables with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable ('be'). The word is formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, following typical Dutch syllabification rules that prioritize vowel sounds and preserve consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being able to withstand future challenges or changes; durability for the future.
Future-proofness, durability, resilience.
“De overheid investeert in de toekomstbestendigheid van de infrastructuur.”
“Het ontwerp is gericht op de toekomstbestendigheid van het gebouw.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('be').
Syllables
toe — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ko — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. mst — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. be — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and is stressed.. sten — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. dig — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. heid — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are often separated into distinct syllables.
- The 'stb-' cluster is a potential point of variation, but the standard pronunciation keeps it together.
- Regional variations might exist, but the given syllabification is the most common.
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