verkiezingsnederlaag
Syllables
ver-kie-zings-ne-der-laag
Pronunciation
/vərˈkiːzɪŋsˌneːdəˈlaːx/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
ver- + kies- + -ingsnederlaag
The word 'verkiezingsnederlaag' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ver-kie-zings-ne-der-laag. It consists of the prefix 'ver-', the root 'kies-', and the suffixes '-ingsnederlaag'. Primary stress falls on the second and last syllables. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster preservation rules.
Definitions
- 1
The result of losing an election.
Election defeat
“De verkiezingsnederlaag was een grote teleurstelling voor de partij.”
“Na de verkiezingsnederlaag trad de leider af.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('kie') and the last syllable ('laag').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. kie — Open syllable, stressed.. zings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.. der — Open syllable, unstressed.. laag — Open syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open and closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable whenever possible, such as '-zings-'.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Regional variations in schwa pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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