zelfverdedigingscursus
Syllables
zelf-ver-de-dig-ings-cur-sus
Pronunciation
/ˈzɛlfvərˈdeːdɪɣɪŋsˈkʏrsʏs/
Stress
1000010
Morphemes
zelf + verdediging + cursus
The Dutch word 'zelfverdedigingscursus' is a compound noun meaning 'self-defense course'. It is syllabified as zelf-ver-de-dig-ings-cur-sus, with primary stress on 'zelf' and secondary stress on 'cur'. The word is composed of the prefix 'zelf-', the root 'verdediging', and the suffixes '-s' and '-cursus'. Syllable division follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A structured program designed to teach techniques for protecting oneself from harm.
Self-defense course
“Hij volgde een zelfverdedigingscursus.”
“De zelfverdedigingscursus was erg intensief.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable ('zelf') and secondary stress on 'cur' of 'cursus'. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
zelf — Open syllable, stressed.. ver — Open syllable, primary stressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. dig — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cur — Closed syllable, secondary stressed.. sus — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of morpheme boundaries and stress placement.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter the perceived syllable boundaries, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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