voortplantingsdrift
Syllables
voort-plant-ings-drift
Pronunciation
/ˈvoːrt.ˌplɑn.tɪŋs.drift/
Stress
1001
Morphemes
voort + plant + ingsdrift
The word 'voortplantingsdrift' is a Dutch compound noun divided into four syllables: voort-plant-ings-drift. It consists of the prefix 'voort-', the root 'plant-', the suffix '-ingsdrift'. The primary stress falls on 'plant'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining diphthong integrity.
Definitions
- 1
The innate urge or drive to reproduce.
Reproduction instinct / breeding drive
“De voortplantingsdrift is een sterke kracht in de natuur.”
“Zijn voortplantingsdrift was onstilbaar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'plant' syllable. 'drift' receives a slight secondary stress. Dutch stress generally falls on the first syllable of a word component.
Syllables
voort — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. plant — Open syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a vowel. Primary stressed syllable.. ings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant cluster. Unstressed.. drift — Open syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a vowel. Secondary stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV), leading to divisions like 'voort-' instead of 'voor-t'.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs like 'oo' are not broken across syllable boundaries.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are treated as joined separate words, applying the other rules accordingly.
Suffix Attachment
Suffixes are attached to the stem, creating a new syllable.
- The stress pattern in Dutch compound words can be somewhat flexible, but the primary stress on 'plant' is standard.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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