vergrijzingsvraagstuk
Syllables
ver-grij-zings-vraag-stuk
Pronunciation
/vərˈɣrɛi̯zɪŋsʋraːɣstʏk/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
ver- + grijz- + -ing-s-vraagstuk
The word 'vergrijzingsvraagstuk' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: ver-grij-zings-vraag-stuk. Stress falls on the final syllable ('stuk'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and handling consonant clusters. It consists of a prefix 'ver-', root 'grijz-', and suffixes '-ing-s-vraagstuk'. It refers to the complex issue of an aging population.
Definitions
- 1
A complex issue or problem related to the aging of a population.
Greying issue/question, aging problem.
“De vergrijzing van de bevolking is een groot vraagstuk.”
“Het vergrijzingsvraagstuk vereist een structurele oplossing.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('stuk'), following the typical Dutch penultimate stress pattern.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. grij — Open syllable, unstressed.. zings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. vraag — Open syllable, unstressed.. stuk — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally split according to sonority.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in most Dutch words.
- The syllabification of consonant clusters can sometimes be debated, but the proposed division adheres to the principle of maximizing open syllables.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might influence the perceived syllable boundaries, but the core principles remain consistent.
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