contrareformatorisch
Syllables
con-tra-re-for-ma-tor-isch
Pronunciation
/kɔntra.rɛ.fɔr.ma.ˈtoː.ri.sə/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
contra + reformator + isch
The Dutch word 'contrareformatorisch' is syllabified as con-tra-re-for-ma-tor-isch, with stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It's a complex adjective derived from Latin roots, meaning 'counter-reformist'. Syllable division follows vowel-based rules and preserves consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characteristic of opposition to reformation; counter-reformist.
Counter-reformist, anti-reformist
“De contrareformatorische krachten probeerden de veranderingen terug te draaien.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('tor'). Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate or antepenultimate syllable, with longer words tending towards antepenultimate stress.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. tra — Open syllable, following consonant cluster.. re — Open syllable, vowel sound.. for — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ma — Open syllable, vowel sound.. tor — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. isch — Open syllable, reduced vowel sound.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally built around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch avoids creating syllables consisting of a single consonant.
- The length and complexity of the word, with multiple consonant clusters.
- Potential regional variations in pronunciation, particularly regarding vowel reduction in the final syllable.
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