vreemdelingenbewaring
Syllables
vreem-de-lin-gen-be-wa-ring
Pronunciation
/ˈvreːmdəˌlɪŋə(n)bəˈʋaːrɪŋ/
Stress
1000010
Morphemes
vreemd + ling + bewaring
The word 'vreemdelingenbewaring' is a complex Dutch noun formed by compounding. It is divided into seven syllables, with primary stress on the first syllable ('vreem-'). The syllabification follows vowel-based rules and prioritizes keeping consonant clusters intact. The word's morphemic structure reveals its origins in Proto-Germanic and Middle Dutch.
Definitions
- 1
The detention of foreigners, particularly those awaiting deportation or whose immigration status is uncertain.
Detention of aliens/foreigners
“De rechter heeft de vreemdelingenbewaring bevolen.”
“Er is kritiek op de lange duur van de vreemdelingenbewaring.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('vreem-'). Secondary stress is possible on 'wa-', but is less prominent. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
vreem — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a long vowel /eː/ and a final consonant.. de — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a schwa /ə/.. lin — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a short vowel /ɪ/ and a nasal consonant /ŋ/.. gen — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel /ə/ and a nasal consonant /n/.. be — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a schwa /ə/.. wa — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a long vowel /aː/.. ring — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a short vowel /ɪ/ and a nasal consonant /ŋ/.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Dutch syllabification prioritizes vowel sounds. Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable, unless they are complex and disrupt the flow of pronunciation.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the first syllable of a word or word component.
- The 'ng' cluster can sometimes be split, but is generally treated as a single unit in this word.
- The 'bew' cluster is kept together as it is a common and easily pronounced unit.
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