vergrijzingsprobleem
Syllables
ver-grijz-ings-pro-bleem
Pronunciation
/vərˈɣrɛi̯zɪŋsproˈblem/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
ver- + grijz- + -ingsprobleem
The word 'vergrijzingsprobleem' is a Dutch compound noun with five syllables, stressed on the second syllable ('grijz-'). Syllabification follows vowel-centered rules, avoiding diphthong splits and forming closed syllables with consonant clusters. It refers to the problems associated with an aging population.
Definitions
- 1
The problems associated with an aging population.
Aging problem
“Het vergrijzingsprobleem vraagt om innovatieve oplossingen.”
“De overheid worstelt met het vergrijzingsprobleem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('grijz-'), following the typical Dutch penultimate stress rule.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, initial syllable.. grijz — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ings — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. pro — Open syllable, part of a compound element.. bleem — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centered Syllables
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with consonants assigned to the adjacent syllable.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs (like 'ij') are treated as a single vowel unit and not split across syllables.
Closed Syllable Formation
Consonant clusters following a vowel form a closed syllable.
- The 'sprobleem' element is treated as a single unit due to its established usage as a compound element. Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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