besparingsmaatregel
Syllables
be-spar-ings-maat-re-gel
Pronunciation
/bəˈspaːrɪŋs.maːt.reːɣəl/
Stress
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Morphemes
bespar + maat + regel
The Dutch word 'besparingsmaatregel' is a compound noun meaning 'cost-cutting measure'. It is divided into six syllables: be-spar-ings-maat-re-gel, with primary stress on 'maat'. The word is formed from Germanic roots and follows Dutch syllabification rules favoring open syllables and avoiding breaking up consonant clusters. It's a noun with a clear semantic meaning related to economic policy.
Definitions
- 1
A measure taken to reduce costs or spending.
Cost-cutting measure
“De regering heeft een aantal besparingsmaatregelen aangekondigd.”
“Deze besparingsmaatregel zal gevolgen hebben voor het onderwijs.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'maat' syllable. Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but compound words often stress the first element of the final constituent.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. spar — Open syllable, unstressed.. ings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. maat — Open syllable, primary stressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. gel — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible, influencing divisions like 'be-spar'.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex, as seen with 'ings'.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the first element of the final constituent in compound words, leading to stress on 'maat'.
- The 'sp' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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