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zelfbeschermingsmiddel

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
22 characters
Dutch
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6syllables

zelfbeschermingsmiddel

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

zelf-be-scherm-ings-mid-del

Pronunciation

/ˈzɛlf.bə.sxɛr.mɪŋs.mɪd.əl/

Stress

000100

Morphemes

zelf + bescherm + ingsmiddel

The Dutch word 'zelfbeschermingsmiddel' (self-defense tool) is syllabified as zelf-be-scherm-ings-mid-del, with stress on 'mid'. It's a compound noun formed from Germanic morphemes, following vowel-based syllabification and penultimate stress rules.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A tool or means used for self-defense.

    Self-defense tool/means

    Hij droeg een peper spray als zelfbeschermingsmiddel.

    De winkel verkoopt verschillende zelfbeschermingsmiddelen.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'mid' (position 4).

Syllables

6
zelf/zɛlf/
be/bə/
scherm/sxɛrm/
ings/ɪŋs/
mid/mɪd/
del/dəl/

zelf Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a diphthong.. be Open syllable, short vowel.. scherm Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the beginning.. ings Closed syllable, nasal consonant.. mid Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. del Closed syllable, final syllable.

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.

Avoid Diphthong Splitting

Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are often assigned to the following vowel to create a valid onset.

Penultimate Stress

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.

  • The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not alter the core syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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