hervormingsbewegingen
Syllables
her-vor-mings-be-we-gin-gen
Pronunciation
/ɦɛrˈvɔrmɪŋsbəˈʋeɣɪŋə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
her- + vorm- + -ing-
The word 'hervormingsbewegingen' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'reform movements'. It is syllabified as her-vor-mings-be-we-gin-gen, with primary stress on 'be-'. The word is composed of a prefix 'her-', a root 'vorm-', and multiple suffixes including '-ing', '-s', '-be-', '-weg-', '-ing-', and '-en'. Syllable division follows vowel-based rules and respects morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
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Reform movements
Reform movements
“De hervormingsbewegingen in de 16e eeuw veranderden Europa.”
“Hij steunde de hervormingsbewegingen in het onderwijs.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable 'be-'. The stress pattern is relatively weak, but noticeable. The first syllable 'her' receives a slight secondary stress.
Syllables
her — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed to a lesser degree.. vor — Open syllable, part of the root morpheme.. mings — Closed syllable, containing the -ing suffix.. be — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. we — Open syllable, part of the 'beweging' morpheme.. gin — Closed syllable, part of the 'beweging' morpheme.. gen — Open syllable, containing the plural suffix '-en'.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are often broken up to create syllables, but preference is given to maximizing onsets.
Morphological Boundaries
Syllable boundaries often align with morphemic boundaries.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit in pronunciation, but is divided for syllabification purposes.
- The final '-en' is a common plural marker and is always a separate syllable.
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