verstandsverbijstering
Syllables
ver-stands-ver-bij-ster-ing
Pronunciation
/vərˈstɑnsfərˌbɛi̯stərɪŋ/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
ver- + stands + verbijstering
The Dutch word 'verstandsverbijstering' is syllabified as ver-stands-ver-bij-ster-ing, with primary stress on 'bij'. It's a complex noun formed through compounding and derivation, following standard Dutch syllabification rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
A state of utter bewilderment or astonishment.
Bewilderment, Stupefaction
“Zijn verhaal veroorzaakte totale verstandsverbijstering bij de jury.”
“Ze staarde hem aan met verstandsverbijstering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('bij').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, initial syllable.. stands — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable.. bij — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. ster — Open syllable.. ing — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they don't interrupt the vowel sequence.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of interfixes.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly affect syllabification.
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