gelijkheidsprincipe
Syllables
ge-lijk-heids-prin-ci-pe
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈlɛikɦɛitsˈprɪnsipə/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
ge- + gelijkheid + -principe
The word 'gelijkheidsprincipe' is a Dutch noun meaning 'principle of equality'. It is divided into six syllables: ge-lijk-heids-prin-ci-pe, with primary stress on 'prin-'. The syllabification follows vowel-based rules, forming syllables around vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix with origins in Germanic and Latin languages.
Definitions
- 1
The principle of equality.
Principle of equality
“Het gelijkheidsprincipe is een belangrijk onderdeel van onze wetgeving.”
“We moeten streven naar een samenleving gebaseerd op het gelijkheidsprincipe.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('prin-'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns of this length.
Syllables
ge- — Open syllable, initial syllable.. lijk- — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. heids- — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and consonant cluster.. prin- — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ci- — Open syllable, contains a vowel.. pe — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel (or diphthong) typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable, unless they are exceptionally complex or disrupt the flow of pronunciation.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ɣ/ do not affect syllabification.
- Dutch allows some flexibility in syllabification, but the provided breakdown adheres to the most common rules.
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