kwijtscheldingsregeling
Syllables
kwijt-scheld-ings-rege-ling
Pronunciation
/kʋɛitˈsxɛldɪŋs.reːɣə.lɪŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
kwijt + scheld + ingsrege-ling
The word 'kwijtscheldingsregeling' is a complex Dutch noun divided into five syllables: kwijt-scheld-ings-rege-ling. The primary stress falls on 'scheld'. It's a compound word formed from a prefix, root, and several suffixes, following Dutch syllabification rules that prioritize open syllables and maximize onset complexity.
Definitions
- 1
A system or regulation for debt remission or cancellation.
Debt remission scheme/regulation
“De gemeente heeft een kwijtscheldingsregeling voor mensen met een laag inkomen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('scheld'). Dutch stress is often on the first syllable, but compound words like this often shift the stress.
Syllables
kwijt — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'kw-'. scheld — Open syllable, stressed syllable, initial consonant cluster 'sch-'. ings — Closed syllable, nasal consonant 'ng'. rege — Open syllable. ling — Closed syllable, final nasal consonant 'ng'
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to maximize the complexity of the onset (initial consonant cluster) before starting a new syllable.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC).
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are treated as a single phonological word, with stress patterns often shifting.
Consonant Cluster Treatment
Consonant clusters like 'sch-' and 'ts-' are treated as single onsets.
- The 'kw-' and 'sch-' clusters are treated as single onsets.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
- The stress pattern is influenced by the compound word structure.
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