kabinetswijzigingen
Syllables
ka-bi-nets-wij-zi-gin-gen
Pronunciation
/kɑˈbinɛtsʋɛi̯ziɣɪŋə(n)/
Stress
1000000
Morphemes
kabinet, wijziging + -en
The word *kabinetswijzigingen* is divided into seven syllables based on Dutch syllabification rules, prioritizing onsets and avoiding single-letter syllables. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ka-'). The word is a complex noun meaning 'cabinet changes' and is formed from multiple morphemes including a root, linking morpheme, and plural suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Changes made to the composition of a cabinet (government).
Cabinet changes
“De kabinetswijzigingen leidden tot politieke onrust.”
“Na de verkiezingen volgden er kabinetswijzigingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ka-'). Dutch generally stresses the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
ka — Open syllable, stressed. Contains the onset /k/ and the vowel /ɑ/.. bi — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains the onset /b/ and the vowel /i/.. nets — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains the onset /n/ and the vowel /ɛ/ followed by the consonant /ts/.. wij — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains the onset /ʋ/ and the diphthong /ɛi/.. zi — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains the onset /z/ and the vowel /i/.. gin — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains the onset /ɣ/ and the vowel /ɪ/ followed by the consonant /n/.. gen — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains the onset /ɣ/ and the schwa /ə/ followed by the consonant /n/. The (n) is often reduced or elided.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Dutch prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Avoid Single-Letter Syllables
Syllables consisting of a single vowel are generally avoided unless necessary.
- The final '-en' suffix is a common plural marker and is always a separate syllable.
- The 'ij' diphthong is treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
- The voiced velar fricative /ɣ/ can sometimes be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
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