demokratiseriŋzplannen
Syllables
de-mo-kra-ti-se-riŋ-z-plan-nen
Pronunciation
/də.mo.kra.ti.səˈ.riŋz.plɑ.nən/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + mocra- + -tiseer-ingsplannen
The word 'democratiseringsplannen' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'democratization plans'. It is syllabified as de-mo-kra-ti-se-riŋ-z-plan-nen, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('se-'). The word's structure reflects Dutch's tendency towards compounding and affixation, resulting in long words with complex syllable structures. Syllable division follows vowel-based rules, onset maximization, and diphthong preservation.
Definitions
- 1
Plans aimed at increasing democracy or making a system more democratic.
Democratization plans
“De regering presenteerde haar democratiseringsplannen.”
“De democratiseringsplannen werden door de oppositie bekritiseerd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('se-'), the antepenultimate syllable. This is a common stress pattern in Dutch nouns.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. mo — Open syllable, unstressed.. kra — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, primary stressed.. riŋ — Closed syllable, unstressed.. z — Open syllable, unstressed.. plan — Closed syllable, unstressed.. nen — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with each vowel typically forming the nucleus of a syllable.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together as part of the onset of a syllable whenever possible, avoiding unnecessary syllable breaks.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries; they remain within a single syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology present a challenge, but the division adheres to core Dutch phonological principles.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might lead to slight differences in perceived syllable boundaries, but the overall structure remains consistent.
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