grondwetswijzigeningen
Syllables
grond-wets-wij-zi-gen-in-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈɣrɔntʋɛtsʋɛi̯ziɣɪŋən/
Stress
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Morphemes
grondwetswijzig + ingen
The word 'grondwetswijzigingen' is a complex Dutch noun divided into seven syllables: grond-wets-wij-zi-gen-in-gen. The primary stress falls on 'wij'. It's formed from Germanic roots and a suffix, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Amendments to the constitution.
Constitutional amendments
“De grondwetswijzigingen werden goedgekeurd.”
“Er zijn discussies over nieuwe grondwetswijzigingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('wij'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns with multiple syllables.
Syllables
grond — Open syllable, containing the root of the word. The 'o' is a mid-back rounded vowel.. wets — Open syllable, containing the root 'wets'. The 'w' is often treated as vowel-initial.. wij — Open syllable, containing the root 'wijzig'. Contains a diphthong 'ij'.. zi — Closed syllable, containing part of the root 'wijzig'. The 'i' is a close front unrounded vowel.. gen — Closed syllable, containing the suffix '-ingen'. Contains a schwa.. in — Closed syllable, containing the suffix '-ingen'. Contains a near-close near-front unrounded vowel.. gen — Closed syllable, containing the suffix '-ingen'. Contains a schwa.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless exceptionally long.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are not split across syllables.
- The 'w' in 'wets' is often treated as vowel-initial, influencing syllable division.
- Potential for schwa reduction in unstressed syllables, though this doesn't alter the core syllabification.
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