kiesrechthervorming
Syllables
kies-recht-her-vor-ming
Pronunciation
/ˈkiːs.rɛxt.hɛr.vɔr.mɪŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
her- + kiesrecht + -vorming
The Dutch word 'kiesrechthervorming' (electoral reform) is divided into five syllables: kies-recht-her-vor-ming. Primary stress falls on 'recht'. The word is a compound noun formed from the prefix 'her-', the root 'kiesrecht' (right to vote), and the suffix '-vorming' (formation). Syllabification follows vowel-based division rules, avoiding diphthong splitting and handling consonant clusters to maximize onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The process of reforming or changing the right to vote or electoral system.
Electoral reform
“De politieke partijen debatteerden over de noodzaak van een kiesrechthervorming.”
“De kiesrechthervorming zal de vertegenwoordiging van minderheden verbeteren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('recht'). Dutch stress patterns often place stress on the first syllable of the second component in compound words.
Syllables
kies — Open syllable, initial consonant, stressed vowel.. recht — Closed syllable, primary stress.. her — Open syllable, vowel sound.. vor — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ming — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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 divided based on sonority, maximizing onsets.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the first syllable of the second component in compound words.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The final '-ing' suffix is consistently treated as a single syllable.
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