mededingingsbezwaren
Syllables
me-de-din-gings-be-zwa-ren
Pronunciation
/məˈdeːdɪŋɪŋsbəˈzwaːrən/
Stress
0000110
Morphemes
mede- + ding + -ings-bezwaar-en
The Dutch word 'mededingingsbezwaren' is a complex noun meaning 'competition objections'. It is syllabified as me-de-din-gings-be-zwa-ren, with primary stress on 'be-zwa-'. The word is formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, following standard Dutch syllabification rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding splitting consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Objections to competition; competitive objections.
Competition objections
“De mededingingsbezwaren werden door de rechter afgewezen.”
“Het bedrijf reageerde op de mededingingsbezwaren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'be-zwa-'. Dutch stress is generally weak, but this syllable receives slightly more prominence.
Syllables
me — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. din — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, stressed.. zwa — Open syllable, stressed.. ren — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
mede-
Latin via Middle Dutch, meaning 'co-, with, together'. Indicates joint action.
ding
Old Dutch/Germanic origin, related to 'edge' or 'boundary', forming part of the concept of competition.
-ings-bezwaar-en
Combination of nominalizing suffix '-ing-', objection '-bezwaar-', and plural marker '-en'.
Similar Words
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are assigned to the following vowel to create a valid onset.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are generally separated into individual syllables.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit in Dutch phonology.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of the rules.
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