verstedelikingsdruk
Syllables
ver-ste-de-li-kings-druk
Pronunciation
/vərˈstɛdələkɪŋsdrʏk/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
ver- + stedelijk- + -ingsdruk
The word 'verstedelijkingsdruk' is a complex Dutch noun divided into six syllables: ver-ste-de-li-kings-druk. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, reflecting the pressure of urbanization. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, maintaining consonant clusters and recognizing 'ng' as a single phoneme.
Definitions
- 1
The pressure caused by urbanization.
Urbanization pressure
“De verstedelijkingsdruk in de Randstad is enorm.”
“De gemeente probeert de verstedelijkingsdruk te verminderen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kings').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, vowel ending.. ste — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. de — Open syllable, vowel ending.. li — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. kings — Closed syllable, stressed, 'ng' as a single phoneme.. druk — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single phoneme in Dutch.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllabification.
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