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verdedigingstactiek

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
19 characters
Dutch
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6syllables

verdedigingstactiek

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ver-de-di-ging-stac-tiek

Pronunciation

/vərˈdɛdiŋstɑktik/

Stress

001000

Morphemes

ver- + dedig- + -ingstactiek

The word 'verdedigingstactiek' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel-centered rules, avoiding diphthong splits and maintaining consonant clusters where possible. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('di'). The word is composed of a prefix, root, and suffix, each with distinct origins and functions.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A planned method or strategy used in defense.

    Defense tactic

    De coach besprak de verdedigingstactiek met het team.

    Hun verdedigingstactiek was ondoordringbaar.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('di') according to Dutch penultimate stress rules.

Syllables

6
ver/vər/
de/də/
di/di/
ging/ɣɪŋ/
stac/stɑk/
tiek/tik/

ver Open syllable, unstressed.. de Open syllable, unstressed.. di Open syllable, stressed.. ging Closed syllable, unstressed.. stac Closed syllable, unstressed.. tiek Closed syllable, unstressed.

Vowel-Centered Syllabification

Each syllable contains a vowel sound, forming the nucleus.

Avoid Diphthong Splitting

Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable to maintain phonetic integrity.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable by a vowel.

Penultimate Stress

Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable in most Dutch words.

  • The voicing of 'd' can vary regionally, but does not affect syllabification.
  • The 'st' cluster is treated as a single onset for the final syllable.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025

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