vergrijzingsproblematiek
Syllables
ver-grij-zings-pro-ble-ma-tiek
Pronunciation
/vɛrˈɣrɛɪ̯zɪŋsproːbleːmaˈtiːk/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
ver- + grijz- + -ingsproblematiek
The Dutch word 'vergrijzingsproblematiek' is a complex noun denoting aging-related problems. It is syllabified as ver-grij-zings-pro-ble-ma-tiek, with primary stress on 'tiek'. The word's structure reflects typical Dutch morphology with prefixes, roots, and suffixes, and its syllabification adheres to the onset-rime principle and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
The totality of problems arising from an aging population.
Aging problems
“De overheid worstelt met de vergrijzingsproblematiek.”
“De vergrijzingsproblematiek vereist innovatieve oplossingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('tiek').
Syllables
ver- — Open syllable, onset 'v', rime 'ɛr'.. grij- — Closed syllable, onset 'ɣr', rime 'ɛɪ̯'.. zings — Closed syllable, onset 'z', rime 'ɪŋs'.. pro- — Open syllable, onset 'pr', rime 'oː'.. ble- — Closed syllable, onset 'bl', rime 'eː'.. ma- — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'a'.. tiek — Closed, stressed syllable, onset 't', rime 'iːk'.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are divided into onset (consonants before the vowel) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within the onset or coda.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are often divided around vowel sounds.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes contribute to its complexity, but the syllabification follows standard Dutch rules.
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