verdedigingssysteem
Syllables
ver-de-di-gings-sys-teem
Pronunciation
/vərˈdeːdɪɣɪŋsɪˈsteːm/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
ver- + dedig- + ingssysteem
The word 'verdedigingssysteem' is a compound noun syllabified according to Dutch rules prioritizing onsets and vowel-based division. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('systeem'). The word consists of six syllables: ver-de-di-gings-sys-teem.
Definitions
- 1
A system designed for defense.
defense system
“Het leger investeert in een nieuw verdedigingssysteem.”
“Het verdedigingssysteem van de stad is sterk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('systeem').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, initial syllable.. de — Open syllable.. di — Open syllable.. gings — Closed syllable, contains 'ng' cluster.. sys — Closed syllable.. teem — Closed syllable, contains long vowel.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are grouped at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel Division
Syllable division typically occurs before vowels.
Avoid Single-Letter Syllables
The syllabification aims to avoid creating syllables consisting of a single letter.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit within the syllable.
- Long vowels influence syllable division.
- Dutch stress is generally on the penultimate syllable.
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