verspreidingsrisico
Syllables
ver-spreid-ings-ri-si-co
Pronunciation
/vɛrˈsprɛi̯dɪŋsriˈsiko/
Stress
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Morphemes
ver- + spreid- + -ingsrisico
The word 'verspreidingsrisico' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ver-spreid-ings-ri-si-co. The primary stress falls on 'spreid'. It's morphologically composed of a Germanic prefix 'ver-', root 'spreid-', and a combination of Germanic and French suffixes '-ingsrisico'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The risk of spreading (something, e.g., a disease, information).
Spread risk, dissemination risk.
“Het verspreidingsrisico van het virus is groot.”
“De overheid probeert het verspreidingsrisico te minimaliseren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('spreid'). The final syllable ('co') receives a slight secondary stress.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, initial syllable.. spreid — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ings — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. ri — Open syllable.. si — Open syllable.. co — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible. This is evident in the division of 'ver', 'ri', 'si', and 'co'.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex. 'spreid' and 'ings' are examples of this.
Stress-Based Division
Syllable division is influenced by stress patterns, with stressed syllables often forming distinct units.
- The '-ingsrisico' suffix is a relatively complex morphological unit, but its syllabification follows established patterns.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the perceived stress, but the core syllable division remains consistent.
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