weidevogelbescherming
Syllables
wei-de-vo-gel-be-scherm-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈʋeːdəˌvoːɣəlˌbəsxɛrmɪŋ/
Stress
0000110
Morphemes
be- + vogel + -de-bescherm-ing
The word 'weidevogelbescherming' is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-erm-'). It consists of the prefix 'be-', root 'vogel', and suffixes '-de-bescherm-ing'. It means 'meadow bird protection'.
Definitions
- 1
The practice or policy of protecting meadow birds.
Meadow bird protection
“De overheid investeert in weidevogelbescherming.”
“Weidevogelbescherming is essentieel voor het behoud van de biodiversiteit.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-erm-').
Syllables
wei — Open syllable, initial vowel, stressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. vo — Open syllable, unstressed.. gel — Closed syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. scherm — Closed syllable, stressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are syllabified based on their components, but the overall stress pattern applies.
- The 'sch' sound is treated as a single unit.
- The 'v' sound can be realized as /v/ or /ʋ/ without affecting syllable division.
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