verdrogingsbestrijding
Syllables
ver-dro-gings-be-strij-ding
Pronunciation
/vərˈdroːɣɪŋs.bəˈstɛi̯.dɪŋ/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
ver- + droog- + -ingsbestrijding
Verdrogingsbestrijding is a Dutch noun meaning 'drought control'. It's syllabified as ver-dro-gings-be-strij-ding, with primary stress on 'be-'. The word is a Germanic compound noun, showcasing typical Dutch syllabification and stress patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of combating or preventing drought.
Drought control, drought combating.
“De overheid investeert in verdrogingsbestrijding.”
“Verdrogingsbestrijding is essentieel in landbouwgebieden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('be-'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns, often falling on the penultimate syllable of the first constituent.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. dro — Open syllable, stressed.. gings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, primary stressed.. strij — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ding — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable.
Morpheme Boundary Preference
Syllable division often aligns with morpheme boundaries.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful analysis.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may slightly affect perceived syllable boundaries.
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