verdedigingsplannen
Syllables
ver-de-di-gings-plan-nen
Pronunciation
/vərˈdeːdɪɣɪŋsˈplɑnə(n)/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
ver- + dedig- + -ings-
The word 'verdedigingsplannen' is a compound noun with primary stress on 'plan'. Syllabification follows vowel peak and consonant cluster preservation rules. It consists of a Germanic prefix 'ver-', a root 'dedig-', and multiple Dutch suffixes forming a plural noun indicating defense plans.
Definitions
- 1
Plans for defending against attack.
Defense plans
“De generaal presenteerde de verdedigingsplannen.”
“De verdedigingsplannen werden geheim gehouden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('plan'). The first four syllables are unstressed, and the final syllable receives secondary stress or is reduced.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. plan — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. nen — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are maintained unless exceptionally long.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words.
- The 'g' sound can have regional variations.
- The final '-en' can be reduced or dropped in colloquial speech.
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