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vergeldingsmaatregel

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

6 syllables
20 characters
Dutch
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6syllables

vergeldingsmaatregel

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ver-geld-ings-maat-re-gel

Pronunciation

/vərˈɣɛldɪŋsˌmaːtrəɣəl/

Stress

010101

Morphemes

ver- + geld- + -ingsmaatregel

The word 'vergeldingsmaatregel' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'retaliatory measure'. It is divided into six syllables: ver-geld-ings-maat-re-gel, with primary stress on 'maat'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and morpheme boundaries. It is a compound word built from Germanic roots and suffixes.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A retaliatory measure; a response to an action taken by another party, intended to inflict a similar negative consequence.

    Retaliatory measure

    De regering kondigde een reeks vergeldingsmaatregelen af.

    Als reactie op de aanval werden vergeldingsmaatregelen overwogen.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'maat'.

Syllables

6
ver/vər/
geld/ɣɛlt/
ings/ɪŋs/
maat/maːt/
re/rə/
gel/ɣəl/

ver Open syllable, unstressed.. geld Closed syllable, root morpheme.. ings Closed syllable, nominalizing suffix.. maat Closed syllable, root morpheme, stressed.. re Open syllable, unstressed.. gel Closed syllable, suffix.

Open Syllable Preference

Dutch favors open syllables (CV), leading to syllable breaks that maximize CV structures.

Morpheme Boundary Preference

Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries, separating prefixes, roots, and suffixes.

Consonant Cluster Resolution

Consonant clusters are split to create more pronounceable syllables, avoiding complex onsets.

  • The word's length and complexity require careful application of syllable division rules.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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