heropvoedingscursussen
Syllables
her-op-voe-dings-cur-sus-sen
Pronunciation
/ɦəˈrɔpvoːdəŋsˈkʏrsəsən/
Stress
0010100
Morphemes
her- + voed- + -ings-sen
The word 'heropvoedingscursussen' is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding breaking up consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the final root 'cursus', with secondary stress on 'voed'. The word consists of Germanic and Latinate morphemes, forming a noun meaning 're-education courses'.
Definitions
- 1
Courses for re-educating or raising (someone), often referring to parenting courses or programs for individuals needing behavioral correction.
Re-education courses / Re-raising courses
“De gemeente organiseert heropvoedingscursussen voor ouders.”
“Hij volgde heropvoedingscursussen na zijn detentie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'cursus' syllable. Secondary stress on 'voed'. Other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
her — Open syllable, unstressed.. op — Open syllable, unstressed.. voe — Open syllable, secondary stress.. dings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cur — Open syllable, primary stress.. sus — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sen — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV), leading to divisions like 'her-op-voe'.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless complex, as seen in 'cursus'.
Compound Word Stress
The final root in a compound word typically receives primary stress.
- The 'oe' diphthong is a common feature of Dutch and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- The plural suffixes '-s' and '-sen' are both common, with '-sen' being used more frequently with Latinate loanwords.
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