herwaarderingsreserve
Syllables
her-waar-der-ings-re-ser-ve
Pronunciation
/ɦɛrʋaːrdərɪŋsʁəˈsɛrvə/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
her- + waardeer- + ings-reserve
The word 'herwaarderingsreserve' is syllabified into seven syllables: her-waar-der-ings-re-ser-ve. Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. The word is a complex noun formed from Germanic and French roots, with a typical Dutch syllable structure prioritizing vowel nuclei and allowing for consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A reserve for revaluation, specifically a financial reserve created from the increase in value of assets.
Revaluation reserve
“De bank heeft een aanzienlijke herwaarderingsreserve opgebouwd.”
“De herwaarderingsreserve werd gebruikt om de verliezen te compenseren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('waar-der-ings-re-ser-ve').
Syllables
her — Open syllable, initial syllable.. waar — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. der — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. ings — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. re — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. ser — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. ve — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters within syllables, particularly at the end. Clusters are not broken unless absolutely necessary.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound (uvular vs. alveolar) do not affect syllable division.
- The complex consonant cluster '-ings' is a common feature of Dutch nominalizations and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
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