bevoegdheidsverdeling
Syllables
be-voegd-heids-ver-de-ling
Pronunciation
/bəˈvɔɣdəitsfərˈdɛlɪŋ/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
be- + voegd- + heids-verdeling
The word 'bevoegdheidsverdeling' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'division of powers'. It is divided into six syllables: be-voegd-heids-ver-de-ling, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('ling'). The word is formed from a prefix ('be-'), a root ('voegd-'), and several suffixes ('heids-', 'ver-', 'deling'). Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding diphthong splitting.
Definitions
- 1
The division of powers or responsibilities, especially within a governmental or organizational context.
Division of powers/competencies/responsibilities
“De bevoegdheidsverdeling tussen de verschillende ministeries is complex.”
“Een duidelijke bevoegdheidsverdeling is essentieel voor een goede samenwerking.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ling'). The 'voegd' syllable receives secondary stress due to its root status.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. voegd — Closed syllable, stressed.. heids — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. ling — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-centric division
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Avoidance of diphthong splitting
Diphthongs are kept intact within a syllable.
Onset maximization
Consonant clusters are generally assigned to the following vowel to create a valid onset.
Penultimate stress
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'd' in 'verdeling' can sometimes be pronounced as a softer 't' sound in certain regional dialects.
- The vowel quality in unstressed syllables can be reduced.
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