hervormingsprogramma's
Syllables
her-vorm-ings-pro-gram-ma's
Pronunciation
/ɦɛrˈvɔrmɪŋsproːɣramɑs/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
her- + vorm- + -ingsprogramma's
The word 'hervormingsprogramma's' is a Dutch noun meaning 'reform programs'. It is divided into six syllables: her-vorm-ings-pro-gram-ma's, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A set of plans or schedules designed to implement reforms.
Reform programs
“De regering heeft nieuwe hervormingsprogramma's aangekondigd.”
“Deze hervormingsprogramma's zijn bedoeld om de economie te stimuleren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ma's'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns.
Syllables
her — Open syllable, unstressed.. vorm — Open syllable, unstressed.. ings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pro — Open syllable, stressed.. gram — Open syllable, unstressed.. ma's — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Avoid Consonant Clusters
Dutch prefers to break syllables before consonant clusters, as seen in 'her-vorm-ings'.
Open Syllables
Dutch favors open syllables (CV), evident in the division of 'pro-gram-ma'.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries, as in 'hervorm-ings-programma's'.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- The final '-s' is a clear marker of plurality and forms its own syllable.
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