herscholingsprogramma
Syllables
her-schol-ings-pro-gram-ma
Pronunciation
/hɛr.sxɔ.lɪŋs.pro.ɣram.ma/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
her- + schol- + -ingsprogramma
The word 'herscholingsprogramma' is divided into six syllables: her-schol-ings-pro-gram-ma. The primary stress falls on 'pro-'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The word is a compound noun meaning 'retraining program'.
Definitions
- 1
A retraining program; a program designed to provide people with new skills, typically after job loss or to adapt to changing job market demands.
Retraining program
“De overheid investeert in een nieuw herscholingsprogramma.”
“Hij volgde een herscholingsprogramma om programmeur te worden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('pro-'). The stress pattern is relatively weak but noticeable.
Syllables
her — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. schol — Closed syllable (CVC), unstressed.. ings — Closed syllable (CVC), unstressed.. pro — Open syllable (CV), primary stressed.. gram — Closed syllable (CVC), unstressed.. ma — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a single syllable.
Sch as a Single Phoneme
The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- The 'sch' cluster is a common exception to general syllabification rules.
- The compound nature of the word does not significantly alter the syllabification process.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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