voortbrengingskracht
Syllables
voor-tbreng-ings-kracht
Pronunciation
/ˈvoːrt.brɛŋ.ɪŋs.krɑxt/
Stress
0101
Morphemes
voor- + breng- + -ingskracht
The Dutch word 'voortbrengingskracht' is a compound noun meaning 'reproductive power'. It is divided into four syllables: 'voor-tbreng-ings-kracht', with primary stress on the final syllable 'kracht'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel centering and onset maximization.
Definitions
- 1
The ability to produce, create, or reproduce; generative power.
Reproductive power, creative force, generative capacity.
“De voortbrengingskracht van de kunstenaar was onuitputtelijk.”
“De economische voortbrengingskracht van het land is toegenomen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'kracht'. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
voor — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Unstressed.. tbreng — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a complex consonant cluster. Stressed.. ings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and the 'ng' cluster. Unstressed.. kracht — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a final consonant cluster. Primary stressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'br' in 'breng-').
Vowel Centering
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Avoid Breaking Diphthongs
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable (not applicable in this word).
Consonant Cluster Treatment
Certain consonant clusters (like 'ng') are treated as single units.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The 'ings' suffix is a common nominalizer and its syllabification is relatively consistent.
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