vergeldingsmaatregelen
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
- 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
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.
Word Parts
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.
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