verdedigingsmechanisme
Syllables
ver-de-di-gings-mech-a-ni-sme
Pronunciation
/vərˈdeːdɪɣɪŋs.mɛ.xa.nɪz.mə/
Stress
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Morphemes
ver- + dedig + -ings-
The word 'verdedigingsmechanisme' is a complex Dutch noun divided into eight syllables following vowel-centric and consonant cluster preservation rules. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ni'). It's a compound word with Germanic and Greek/French roots, denoting a psychological defense strategy.
Definitions
- 1
A psychological strategy used to cope with difficult emotions or situations.
Defense mechanism
“Ontkenning is een veelvoorkomend verdedigingsmechanisme.”
“Zijn agressie kan een verdedigingsmechanisme zijn tegen angst.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ni'). Dutch generally follows a penultimate stress pattern.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mech — Closed syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. ni — Closed syllable, stressed.. sme — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-centric
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'g' do not affect syllabification.
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