verlichtingssterkte
Syllables
ver-lich-tings-sterk-te
Pronunciation
/vərˈlɪxtɪŋsˌstɛrktə/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
ver- + licht- + -ingssterkte
The word 'verlichtingssterkte' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ver-lich-tings-sterk-te. The primary stress falls on 'sterk'. It's formed from the prefix 'ver-', root 'licht-', and suffixes '-ingssterkte'. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant division rules, with 'ng' treated as a single unit.
Definitions
- 1
The intensity of illumination; the strength of light.
Illumination strength
“De verlichtingssterkte in de operatiezaal was hoog.”
“De verlichtingssterkte kan worden aangepast.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sterk').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, initial syllable.. lich — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and consonant cluster.. tings — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains 'ng' cluster.. sterk — Closed syllable, primary stress.. te — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables generally end in a vowel. Consonants following vowels typically close the syllable.
Consonant Cluster Treatment
The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllabification, but the presented division is standard.
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