zelfmoordterrorisme
Syllables
zelf-moord-ter-ro-ris-me
Pronunciation
/ˈzɛlfˌmoːrtɛroːˈrismə/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
zelf + moord + terrorisme
The word 'zelfmoordterrorisme' is a Dutch compound noun consisting of the prefix 'zelf-', the root 'moord-', and the suffix '-terrorisme'. It is divided into six syllables: zelf-moord-ter-ro-ris-me, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable 'ris'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster preservation rules.
Definitions
- 1
The practice or use of violence by individuals or small groups to achieve political aims, specifically involving self-sacrifice.
Self-murder terrorism / Suicide terrorism
“De overheid veroordeelt zelfmoordterrorisme.”
“Zelfmoordterrorisme is een ernstig probleem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ris'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but longer compounds can have variations.
Syllables
zelf — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Unstressed.. moord — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant cluster. Unstressed.. ter — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. ro — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Unstressed.. ris — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Stressed.. me — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are typically kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress usually falls on the penultimate syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word retains its original syllabification.
- The 'oo' diphthong in 'moord' is treated as a single vowel sound for syllabification purposes.
- The 'r' sound is often pronounced as a uvular fricative in Dutch, which can affect the perceived length of the preceding vowel.
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