vermenigvuldigingsteken
Syllables
ver-me-nig-vul-dig-ing-ste-ken
Pronunciation
/vər.mə.nɪɣ.vʏl.də.ɣɪŋ.stə.kən/
Stress
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Morphemes
ver- + menig- + -vuldigingsteken
The Dutch word 'vermenigvuldigingsteken' (multiplication sign) is syllabified as ver-me-nig-vul-dig-ing-ste-ken, with primary stress on 'vul'. It's a complex noun formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, following standard Dutch syllabification rules prioritizing vowel peaks and avoiding breaking up consonant clusters or morphemes.
Definitions
- 1
A multiplication sign; the symbol used to indicate multiplication.
Multiplication sign
“Het vermenigvuldigingsteken is een kruisje.”
“Gebruik het vermenigvuldigingsteken om de getallen te vermenigvuldigen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('vul').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, containing the prefix 'ver'.. me — Open syllable, part of the root 'menig'.. nig — Closed syllable, part of the root 'menig'.. vul — Closed syllable, part of the suffix '-vuldig'.. dig — Closed syllable, part of the suffix '-vuldig'.. ing — Nasal syllable, containing the nominalizing suffix '-ing'.. ste — Open syllable, part of the suffix '-steken'.. ken — Closed syllable, part of the suffix '-steken'.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless easily separable.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are treated as separate syllables if they contain a vowel.
Avoid Breaking Diphthongs
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
- The length and complexity of the word present challenges in syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may lead to slight differences in syllable boundaries.
- The division prioritizes maintaining meaningful morphemes.
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