troepenvermindering
Syllables
tro-ep-en-ver-min-de-ring
Pronunciation
/ˈtroːpə(n)vərˈmɪndərɪŋ/
Stress
1000100
Morphemes
ver- + troep- + -envermindering
Troepenvermindering is a Dutch noun meaning 'troop reduction'. It's syllabified as tro-ep-en-ver-min-de-ring, with stress on 'min-'. It's a compound word formed from Germanic roots and suffixes, typical of Dutch noun formation.
Definitions
- 1
Reduction of troops; downsizing of military forces.
Troop reduction
“De regering heeft een plan aangekondigd voor de troepenvermindering.”
“De troepenvermindering zal leiden tot bezuinigingen op defensie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('min-'). The stress pattern is relatively weak but noticeable.
Syllables
tro — Open syllable, stressed.. ep — Closed syllable, unstressed.. en — Open syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. min — Closed syllable, primary stress.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. ring — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless exceptionally long.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on individual morphemes.
- The 'n' in 'troepen' can sometimes be considered a separate syllable, but is usually included with the preceding vowel. Regional variations in pronunciation may affect perceived syllable boundaries.
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