evenredigheidsregel
Syllables
e-ven-re-dig-heids-re-gel
Pronunciation
/ˈeːvən.rɛ.dɪɣ.heids.rɛ.ɣəl/
Stress
101010
Morphemes
even + redig + heidsregel
The Dutch word 'evenredigheidsregel' (rule of proportionality) is syllabified as e-ven-re-dig-heids-re-gel, with primary stress on the first syllable. It's a complex noun formed from Germanic roots and suffixes, following standard Dutch syllabification rules prioritizing vowel peaks and onset maximization.
Definitions
- 1
A rule governing proportionality; a principle of proportional relationship.
Rule of proportionality
“De evenredigheidsregel is essentieel in de wiskunde.”
“Deze wet is gebaseerd op de evenredigheidsregel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('e-ven'). Subsequent syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
e-ven — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a long vowel.. re-dig — Closed syllable. Contains a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. heids — Closed syllable. Contains a diphthong and a final consonant.. re-gel — Closed syllable. Contains a short vowel and a final consonant.
Word Parts
even
Germanic origin, meaning 'equal, level'. Adverbial prefix.
redig
Germanic origin, related to 'reden' (to speak, to order). Core meaning relating to ordering or arranging.
heidsregel
Combination of '-heid' (nominalizing suffix, Germanic origin) and '-regel' (rule, Germanic origin). Forms a noun denoting a quality or state.
Similar Words
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset Maximization
Consonants are assigned to the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left as the sole element of a syllable.
Morphological Boundaries
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries.
- The '-heids-' sequence is a common Dutch nominalizing pattern and is consistently treated as a single syllable.
- The 'redig' root is a relatively stable unit.
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