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kwijtscheldingsregeling

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
23 characters
Dutch
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5syllables

kwijtscheldingsregeling

Linguistic Analysis

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

noun
  1. 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

5
kwijt/kʋɛit/
scheld/sxɛld/
ings/ɪŋs/
rege/reːɣə/
ling/lɪŋ/

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'

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.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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