vredessondersteunend
Syllables
vre-des-son-der-steu-nend
Pronunciation
/ˈvrɛ.də.sɔn.dər.støː.nənt/
Stress
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Morphemes
vrede + ondersteun + end
The word 'vredesondersteunend' is a Dutch adjective meaning 'peace-supporting'. It is divided into six syllables: vre-des-son-der-steu-nend, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('steu'). The word is formed through compounding and derivation, with a prefix 'vrede-', root 'ondersteun-', and suffix '-end'. Syllable division follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
Supporting peace; peace-promoting.
Peace-supporting
“De vredesondersteunende maatregelen werden toegejuicht.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('steu'), following the general penultimate stress rule for Dutch.
Syllables
vre — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'vr'.. des — Open syllable, vowel 'e'.. son — Open syllable, vowel 'o'.. der — Open syllable, vowel 'e'.. steu — Diphthong 'eu', stressed syllable.. nend — Closed syllable, ending with 'nd'.
Word Parts
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Maximize Open Syllables
Syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with a vowel followed by a consonant (CV) or just a vowel (V).
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex and disrupt the flow of pronunciation.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally places stress on the second-to-last syllable of a word.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /øː/ in 'ondersteunend').
- The influence of compounding on stress placement.
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