verdedigingsstrategie
Syllables
ver-de-di-gings-stra-te-gie
Pronunciation
/vərˈdeːdɪɣɪŋs.stra.te.ɣi/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
ver- + dedig- + -ings
The word 'verdedigingsstrategie' is a compound noun in Dutch, divided into seven syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'stra'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel-centric syllables and maximizing consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A plan or method for defending against attack or threat.
Defense strategy
“De regering presenteerde een nieuwe verdedigingsstrategie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'stra'.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gings — Closed syllable, unstressed. 'ng' treated as a single unit.. stra — Open syllable, primary stressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. gie — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets whenever possible.
Vowel-Centric
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch generally avoids syllables consisting of a single consonant or vowel.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of the rules.
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