evenredigheidsbeginsel
Syllables
e-ven-re-dig-heids-be-gin-sel
Pronunciation
/ˈɛvən.rɛ.diɣ.hɛits.bəˈɣɪnsəl/
Stress
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Morphemes
even + redig + heids-beginsel
The Dutch word 'evenredigheidsbeginsel' (principle of proportionality) is a complex compound noun. Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel centering, resulting in eight syllables. Primary stress falls on 'heids'. The word is formed from Germanic roots and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
The principle of proportionality.
Principle of proportionality
“Het evenredigheidsbeginsel is een belangrijk rechtsbeginsel.”
“De straf moet in overeenstemming zijn met het evenredigheidsbeginsel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('heids'). Dutch stress is generally on the penultimate syllable, but compound words often have stress on an earlier syllable.
Syllables
e-ven — Open syllable, stressed vowel.. re-dig — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. heids — Closed syllable, primary stress.. be-gin — Open syllable, secondary stress potential.. sel — Closed syllable, weak ending.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets of syllables (e.g., 'redig').
Vowel Centering
Each syllable typically contains a vowel sound.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might lead to slight differences in perceived syllable boundaries.
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