verouderingsbestendig
Syllables
ve-rou-de-rings-be-sten-dig
Pronunciation
/vəˈrɑu̯dəɾɪŋs.bəˈstɛndɪx/
Stress
0101101
Morphemes
ver- + ouder + -ingsbestendig
The word 'verouderingsbestendig' is a complex Dutch adjective meaning 'age-resistant'. It is syllabified as ve-rou-de-rings-be-sten-dig, with primary stress on 'be-'. The word is formed through compounding and derivation, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters. Regional variations in pronunciation may occur.
Definitions
- 1
Resistant to becoming outdated; age-resistant; timeless.
Age-resistant, durable, timeless
“Deze technologie is verouderingsbestendig.”
“Een verouderingsbestendig ontwerp.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable 'be-'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch adjectives of this length.
Syllables
ve — Open syllable, initial syllable.. rou — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. de — Open syllable.. rings — Closed syllable, 'g' reduced to /ɾ/.. be — Open syllable, primary stress.. sten — Closed syllable.. dig — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are primarily formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel are generally grouped into the same syllable, forming a closed syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'g' (/ɣ/ vs. /x/ vs. /ɾ/).
- The diphthong /ɑu̯/ can sometimes be treated as a single unit, but is split here for clarity.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can make syllabification challenging.
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