grondwetshervorming
Syllables
grond-wet-sher-vor-ming
Pronunciation
/ˈɣrɔntwɛtʃərˌvɔrmɪŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
her- + grondwet + -vorming
The word 'grondwetshervorming' is a complex Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: grond-wet-sher-vor-ming. The primary stress falls on 'vor'. It consists of the roots 'grond' and 'wet' combined with the suffix '-shervorming'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds, onset maximization, and digraph preservation.
Definitions
- 1
The process of amending or changing the constitution.
Constitution amendment
“De grondwetshervorming is een langdurig proces.”
“Er is veel discussie over de grondwetshervorming.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'vor' (/vɔr/). This is typical for Dutch compound nouns, with stress on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
grond — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. Contains the root 'grond'.. wet — Open syllable, contains the root 'wet'.. sher — Closed syllable, part of the suffix 'shervorming'.. vor — Open syllable, part of the suffix 'shervorming', stressed syllable.. ming — Closed syllable, final syllable of the suffix 'shervorming'.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'sher'.
Vowel-Centric
Syllables are built around vowel sounds, defining the core of each syllable.
Digraph Preservation
Digraphs like 'sch' are treated as single units and not split across syllables.
Avoid Single Consonant Syllables
Dutch avoids syllables consisting of only a single consonant.
- The 'sch' cluster is consistently treated as a single unit.
- The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns, falling on the penultimate syllable.
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