bevoeghedenafbakening
Syllables
be-voeg-he-den-af-ba-ke-ning
Pronunciation
/bəˈvɔɣdə(n)ˌɑfbaˈkɛnɪŋ/
Stress
01000010
Morphemes
be- + voegd- + heden
The word 'bevoegdhedenafbakening' is a complex Dutch noun formed from multiple morphemes. Syllabification follows vowel boundary rules, maximizing onsets. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word denotes the demarcation of powers or responsibilities.
Definitions
- 1
The process of defining or delimiting areas of responsibility or authority.
Demarcation of powers/competencies/jurisdictions.
“De bevoegdhedenafbakening tussen de verschillende afdelingen is essentieel.”
“Een duidelijke bevoegdhedenafbakening voorkomt conflicten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ke'). The 'voeg' syllable also receives some emphasis, but is secondary to 'ke'.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. voeg — Open syllable, stressed.. he — Open syllable, unstressed.. den — Open syllable, unstressed.. af — Open syllable, unstressed.. ba — Open syllable, unstressed.. ke — Open syllable, stressed.. ning — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Boundary Rule
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Onset Maximization Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together as part of the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
Diphthong Integrity Rule
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
- The /ɣ/ sound can have regional variations in pronunciation.
- Slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
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