belastinghervorming
Syllables
be-las-ting-her-vor-ming
Pronunciation
/bəˈlɑstɪŋɦɛrˌvɔrmɪŋ/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
be- + lasting + -hervorming
The word 'belastinghervorming' is divided into six syllables based on Dutch syllabification rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets. It's a complex noun with Germanic roots, meaning 'tax reform', and receives primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The 'h' is generally treated as a lengthening marker.
Definitions
- 1
Tax reform; a comprehensive change to the tax system.
Tax reform
“De regering kondigde een grote belastinghervorming aan.”
“De belastinghervorming moet de economie stimuleren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'her'. Dutch stress is generally weak, but this syllable receives slightly more prominence.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. las — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ting — Closed syllable, unstressed.. her — Open syllable, stressed.. vor — Open syllable, unstressed.. ming — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to maximize onsets (consonant-vowel combinations) when dividing syllables.
Vowel Centering
Syllables are generally centered around vowel sounds.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster.
- The 'h' in 'belastinghervorming' can be pronounced differently in some dialects, potentially influencing perceived syllable boundaries.
- Consonant clusters like 'st' are handled according to the onset maximization rule.
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