bevoegddenenverdeling
Syllables
be-voegd-de-nen-ver-de-ling
Pronunciation
/bəˈvɔɣdə(n)vərˈdɛlɪŋ/
Stress
0100011
Morphemes
be- + voegd- + hedenverdeling
The word 'bevoegdhedenverdeling' is a Dutch noun meaning 'division of powers'. It is divided into seven syllables based on vowel sounds and morpheme boundaries, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('ling'). The word is composed of a prefix ('be-'), a root ('voegd-'), and a complex suffix ('hedenverdeling'). Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel-centered syllables and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
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division of powers
division of powers
“De bevoegdhedenverdeling tussen de centrale overheid en de provincies is complex.”
“Een duidelijke bevoegdhedenverdeling is essentieel voor een goed functionerende democratie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ling'). The syllable 'voegd' receives secondary stress due to its root status.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. voeg — Closed syllable, stressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. nen — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. ling — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centered Syllables
Each vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Maximize Onsets
Consonants are generally assigned to the following vowel to create onsets.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.
- The 'd' in 'verdeling' could potentially be part of the following syllable, but the chosen division maintains a more consistent syllable structure.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the syllable division.
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