verbeteringsgesticht
Syllables
ver-be-te-rings-ge-sticht
Pronunciation
/vərbeːˈteːrɪŋsɣəstɪxt/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
ver- + beter + -ingsgesticht
The word 'verbeteringsgesticht' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'reformatory'. It is divided into six syllables: ver-be-te-rings-ge-sticht, with primary stress on 'te'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'ver-', the root 'beter', and the suffixes '-ings-' and '-gesticht'.
Definitions
- 1
An institution for the rehabilitation or improvement of individuals, often young offenders or those with behavioral problems.
Reformatory, institution for improvement
“De jongen werd naar een verbeteringsgesticht gestuurd.”
“Het verbeteringsgesticht bood begeleiding en onderwijs.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('te').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. te — Open syllable, primary stressed.. rings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. sticht — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch syllabification generally favors open syllables (ending in a vowel).
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are typically maintained within a single syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
Stress Placement
Stress often falls on the antepenultimate syllable in Dutch words.
- The 'ings' sequence is a common feature in Dutch compound nouns and is treated as a single unit.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly affect syllabification.
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