verkoopinspanningen
Syllables
ver-koop-in-span-nin-gen
Pronunciation
/vərˈkoːpɪnˌspɑnɪŋə(n)/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
ver- + koop- + -in-spanningen
The word 'verkoopinspanningen' is a Dutch noun meaning 'sales efforts'. It is syllabified as ver-koop-in-span-nin-gen, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('span'). It's a compound word built from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, following standard Dutch syllabification rules that prioritize open syllables and maintain diphthong integrity.
Definitions
- 1
Sales efforts, marketing endeavors.
Sales efforts
“De verkoopinspanningen van het bedrijf waren succesvol.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('span').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. koop — Open syllable, root of the word.. in — Closed syllable, nominalizing suffix.. span — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. nin — Closed syllable, part of the effort suffix.. gen — Closed syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV), leading to divisions like 'koop' instead of 'ko-op'.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs like 'oo' are not broken up during syllabification.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Potential for slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in some regional variations.
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