hervormingsbeweging
Syllables
her-vor-mings-be-we-ging
Pronunciation
/ɦɛrˈvɔrmɪŋsbəˌweːɣɪŋ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
her- + vorm- + -ingsbeweging
The word 'hervormingsbeweging' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: her-vor-mings-be-we-ging. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('vor'). It is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, avoiding diphthong splitting and maintaining consonant clusters where appropriate.
Definitions
- 1
A movement aimed at bringing about reform.
Reform movement
“De hervormingsbeweging streefde naar meer democratie.”
“De kerkelijke hervormingsbeweging leidde tot de Reformatie.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('vor'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
her — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a schwa vowel.. vor — Open syllable, stressed syllable, contains a rounded vowel.. mings — Closed syllable, contains a schwa vowel and a nasal consonant.. be — Open syllable, contains a schwa vowel.. we — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. ging — Closed syllable, contains a schwa vowel and a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
her-
Germanic origin, meaning 'again' or 're-'
vorm-
Germanic origin, meaning 'form' or 'shape'
-ingsbeweging
Combination of Germanic suffixes indicating a process or movement. '-ing' forms a noun from a verb, '-be-' creates a noun, '-weg-' indicates movement, and the final '-ing' completes the noun formation.
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless easily separable.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into distinct syllables.
- The 'sch' sound is treated as a single unit.
- The final consonant cluster '-ing' is a common suffix.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect the devoicing of 'v'.
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