competitiehervorming
Syllables
com-pe-ti-tie-her-vorm-ing
Pronunciation
/kɔmpəˈtiʃəhɛrˌvɔrmɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
her- + competitie + -hervorming
The word 'competitiehervorming' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: com-pe-ti-tie-her-vorm-ing. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('vorm'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel separation and respecting consonant clusters. It consists of the prefix 'her-', the root 'competitie', and the suffix '-hervorming'.
Definitions
- 1
The process of reforming or restructuring competition.
Competition reform
“De competitiehervorming leidde tot meer spanning in de competitie.”
“De clubs waren verdeeld over de competitiehervorming.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('vorm').
Syllables
com — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pe — Open syllable.. ti — Open syllable.. tie — Open syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. her — Open syllable, prefix.. vorm — Closed syllable, root component.. ing — Closed syllable, suffix component.
Word Parts
Vowel Separation
Syllable division occurs before each vowel.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Syllable division occurs after consonant clusters when they cannot be combined with the following consonant to form a permissible onset.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which must be respected during syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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