bestuursbevoegdheid
Syllables
be-stuurs-be-voegd-heid
Pronunciation
/bəˈstʏrsbəˈvoːxɦɛit/
Stress
01010
Morphemes
bestuur/bevoegd + heid
The word 'bestuursbevoegdheid' is a Dutch noun meaning 'authority to govern'. It's divided into five syllables: be-stuurs-be-voegd-heid, with primary stress on the second and fourth syllables. It's a compound word built from the roots 'bestuur' and 'bevoegd' with the nominalizing suffix '-heid'. Syllabification follows vowel peak and consonant cluster rules, typical of Dutch phonology.
Definitions
- 1
The power or authority to govern, administer, or manage.
Authority to govern / Administrative competence
“De burgemeester heeft de bestuursbevoegdheid om de vergunning te verlenen.”
“Zij betwistte de bestuursbevoegdheid van de provincie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('stuurs') and the fourth syllable ('voegd'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns, with stress on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. stuurs — Closed syllable, stressed. Contains a consonant cluster 'st' and 'rs'.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. voegd — Closed syllable, stressed. Contains a long vowel /oː/.. heid — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains the suffix '-heid'.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters ('st', 'rs') are kept together within a syllable.
Compound Word Rule
Syllabification respects the morphemic boundaries within the compound word.
Penultimate Stress
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch compound nouns.
- The 'rs' cluster is treated as a single unit within the syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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