medezeggenschapsregeling
Syllables
me-de-zeg-gen-schap-sre-ge-ling
Pronunciation
/məˈdeːzəxəŋʃɑpsreːɣəliŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
mede- + zeggenschap + -regeling
The Dutch word 'medezeggenschapsregeling' is a complex noun meaning 'co-determination regulation'. It is divided into eight syllables with primary stress on 'schap'. The syllabification follows vowel-based rules and maintains consonant clusters. It consists of the prefix 'mede-', the root 'zeggenschap', and the suffix '-regeling'.
Definitions
- 1
A system or arrangement for co-determination or participation rights.
Co-determination regulation
“De nieuwe wetgeving omvat een uitgebreide medezeggenschapsregeling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('schap').
Syllables
me — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. zeg — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gen — Closed syllable, unstressed.. schap — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. sre — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. ling — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables generally end in vowels. Consonant clusters are maintained unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Dutch avoids breaking up consonant clusters where possible, prioritizing the preservation of the original sound structure.
- The 'sch' cluster is a common Dutch digraph pronounced as /sx/.
- The word's length and complexity require careful consideration of stress placement.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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