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vergeldingsmaatregelen

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

7 syllables
22 characters
Dutch
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vergeldingsmaatregelen

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ver-geld-ings-maat-re-ge-len

Pronunciation

/vərˈɣɛldɪŋsˌmaːtrəɣələ(n)/

Stress

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Morphemes

ver- + geld- + -ingsmaatregelen

The word 'vergeldingsmaatregelen' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'retaliatory measures'. It is divided into seven syllables: ver-geld-ings-maat-re-ge-len, with primary stress on 'maat'. The word is formed from a prefix, root, and several suffixes, and its syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and handling consonant clusters appropriately.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Actions taken in response to a previous action; retaliatory measures.

    Retaliatory measures

    De regering kondigde strenge vergeldingsmaatregelen af.

    Als reactie op de aanval werden vergeldingsmaatregelen overwogen.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'maat'.

Syllables

7
ver/vər/
geld/ɣɛlt/
ings/ɪŋs/
maat/maːt/
re/rə/
ge/ɣə/
len/lə(n)/

ver Open syllable, unstressed.. geld Open syllable, stressed vowel.. ings Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. maat Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. re Open syllable, unstressed.. ge Open syllable, unstressed.. len Closed syllable, potentially reduced vowel.

Open Syllable Preference

Dutch favors open syllables (CV). Syllables are divided to maximize CV structures.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless easily split without violating the open syllable preference.

Vowel Groupings

Vowel groupings are generally separated into distinct syllables.

  • The compound nature of the word requires considering the integrated pronunciation rather than treating each component as a separate word.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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