maatschappijhervormers
Syllables
maat-schap-pij-her-vorm-ers
Pronunciation
/maːˈtʃɑpɛi̯ɦɛrˌvɔrmərs/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
maatschappij, hervorm + ers
The word 'maatschappijhervormers' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'social reformers'. It is syllabified into six syllables: maat-schap-pij-her-vorm-ers, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('her'). The word is a compound noun formed from the roots 'maatschappij' and 'hervorm' with the plural suffix '-ers'. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, preserving diphthongs and handling consonant clusters according to Dutch phonological principles.
Definitions
- 1
People who advocate for or work towards significant changes in society.
Social reformers
“De maatschappijhervormers streefden naar een rechtvaardigere wereld.”
“Zij werden gezien als radicale maatschappijhervormers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'her' syllable (penultimate syllable). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
maat — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. schap — Closed syllable, containing the 'sch' consonant cluster.. pij — Closed syllable, containing the diphthong 'ij'.. her — Open syllable, stressed.. vorm — Closed syllable.. ers — Closed syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
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Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, ensuring each syllable contains a vowel.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs like 'ij' are treated as a single vowel sound and are not split across syllable boundaries.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable, unless they can be easily separated based on pronunciation.
Avoid Single Initial Consonant
Dutch avoids starting a syllable with a single consonant if possible, grouping consonants with the following vowel.
- The 'sch' consonant cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect the core syllabification.
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