vergrijzingsproblemen
Syllables
ver-grij-zings-pro-ble-men
Pronunciation
/vərˈɣrɛi̯zɪŋsproːbleːmə(n)/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
ver- + grijz- + -ing
The word 'vergrijzingsproblemen' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: ver-grij-zings-pro-ble-men. Primary stress falls on 'grij-'. The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'ver-', the root 'grijz-', the suffix '-ing', and the compound noun 'sproblemen'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding diphthong breaks.
Definitions
- 1
The problems associated with an aging population.
Greying problems, aging-related problems.
“De overheid worstelt met de vergrijzingsproblemen.”
“Vergrijzingsproblemen vragen om innovatieve oplossingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('grij-'). Dutch stress is generally penultimate, unless overridden by morphological factors.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. grij — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. zings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. ble — Open syllable, unstressed.. men — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Avoid Breaking Diphthongs
The 'ij' in 'grijz' is treated as a single unit, preventing syllable division within the diphthong.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV), influencing syllable boundaries.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are treated as units, with stress often falling on the penultimate syllable of the entire compound.
Consonant Cluster Syllabification
Consonant clusters are split to create valid syllables where necessary.
- The compound nature of the word is a key factor in its syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization but not syllable division.
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