vergeldingsmaatregel
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
- 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
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.
Word Parts
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.
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