waterbeheersplannen
Syllables
wa-ter-be-heer-s-plan-nen
Pronunciation
/ˈwaːtər bəˈɦeːrs ˈplɑnə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
water, beheer, plan + nen
The word 'waterbeheersplannen' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: wa-ter-be-heer-s-plan-nen. It consists of three roots ('water', 'beheer', 'plan') and a plural suffix ('nen'). The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('beheer'). Syllable division follows vowel peak and consonant cluster rules, respecting morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Plans for the management of water resources.
Water management plans
“De gemeente presenteerde de nieuwe waterbeheersplannen.”
“De waterbeheersplannen zijn essentieel voor de veiligheid van de regio.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('beheer'). The final syllable ('nen') receives a slight secondary stress.
Syllables
wa — Open syllable, containing the first vowel of the root 'water'. ter — Closed syllable, containing the 'r' sound.. be — Open syllable, beginning of the root 'beheer'. heer — Closed syllable, containing the vowel of the root 'beheer' and the 'r' sound.. s — Linking element, often treated as a separate syllable in Dutch.. plan — Closed syllable, containing the root 'plan'. nen — Closed syllable, containing the plural suffix 'nen'
Similar Words
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are split around vowel sounds.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the penultimate syllable in compound words.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.
- The pronunciation of the 'r' sound can vary regionally, but doesn't affect syllable division.
- The linking 's' is a common feature in Dutch compound nouns and doesn't form a syllable on its own.
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