zelfvoorzieningsgraad
Syllables
zelf-voor-zie-nings-graad
Pronunciation
/ˈzɛlfvɔrˈzinɪŋsɣraːt/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
zelf + voorziening + s
The word 'zelfvoorzieningsgraad' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: zelf-voor-zie-nings-graad. The primary stress falls on 'graad'. It consists of the prefix 'zelf', the root 'voorziening', and the suffixes '-s' and '-graad'. Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The degree to which a country, region, or person is able to supply its own needs.
Self-sufficiency degree
“De overheid streeft naar een hoge zelfvoorzieningsgraad op het gebied van voedsel.”
“De zelfvoorzieningsgraad van het eiland is laag.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('graad'). The first syllable ('zelf') also receives some stress, but is secondary to 'graad'.
Syllables
zelf — Open syllable, stressed.. voor — Open syllable, unstressed.. zie — Open syllable, unstressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. graad — Open syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split according to sonority hierarchy.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are generally divided at the boundaries between their constituent parts.
- The 'voor-' prefix could potentially be a separate syllable, but combining it with 'ziening' is more natural.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not affect syllabification.
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