verslechteringsverbod
Syllables
ver-slech-te-rings-ver-bod
Pronunciation
/vɛrˈslɛxtərɪŋsʋərˌbɔt/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
ver- + slecht + eringsverbod
The Dutch word 'verslechteringsverbod' is a compound noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets. It consists of the prefix 'ver-', root 'slecht', and a complex suffix 'eringsverbod' indicating a prohibition against deterioration.
Definitions
- 1
A prohibition against deterioration or worsening.
Prohibition of deterioration
“Er is een verslechteringsverbod op de kwaliteit van het water.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bod'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound words.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. slech — Closed syllable, unstressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. rings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. bod — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'sl' in 'slech').
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) where possible, influencing the division between vowels.
Compound Word Syllabification
The word is treated as a combination of smaller words, each syllabified according to standard rules.
- The 'sl' and 'cht' consonant clusters are maintained as onsets, avoiding unnecessary syllable breaks.
- The '-ings-' sequence is treated as a single unit due to its common occurrence in Dutch nominalizations.
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