vervangingsinvestering
Syllables
ver-van-gings-in-ves-te-ring
Pronunciation
/vərˈvɑŋɪŋsɪnvəˈstɛrɪŋ/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
ver- + vang + -ings
The word 'vervangingsinvestering' is a Dutch noun meaning 'replacement investment'. It is divided into seven syllables: ver-van-gings-in-ves-te-ring. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-ves-'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllable division follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Replacement investment; an investment made to replace existing assets.
Replacement investment
“Het bedrijf deed een grote vervangingsinvestering in nieuwe machines.”
“De vervangingsinvestering was noodzakelijk om de productie te kunnen voortzetten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-ves-'. Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but compound words can have multiple stress points.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. van — Open syllable, unstressed.. gings — Closed syllable, contains the 'ng' cluster treated as a single unit. Unstressed.. in — Open syllable, unstressed.. ves — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. ring — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible. Syllable division attempts to create open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Syllable division avoids breaking up consonant clusters unless absolutely necessary for pronounceability.
‘ng’ as a Unit
The consonant cluster ‘ng’ is treated as a single unit in syllable division.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit, which is a common practice in Dutch syllabification.
- Compound words in Dutch can have multiple stress points, with a weakening of stress on earlier syllables.
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