geheimhoudingsregels
Syllables
ge-heim-houd-ings-re-gels
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈɦɛi̯mɦɑu̯dɪŋsreɣəls/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
ge- + heim + houdingsregels
The word 'geheimhoudingsregels' is divided into six syllables based on Dutch syllabification rules, prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a complex noun formed from multiple morphemes relating to confidentiality.
Definitions
- 1
Rules pertaining to the maintenance of confidentiality.
Rules of confidentiality
“De geheimhoudingsregels moeten strikt worden nageleefd.”
“Hij schond de geheimhoudingsregels.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gels').
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. heim — Closed syllable, unstressed. Onset cluster 'h' and 'ei'.. houd — Closed syllable, unstressed. Diphthong 'au'.. ings — Closed syllable, unstressed. 'ng' is a single phoneme.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. gels — Closed syllable, stressed. Final consonant cluster 'ls'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC).
Morpheme Boundary Principle
Syllable division often aligns with morpheme boundaries.
- The 'ings' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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