meerderheidsregering
Syllables
meer-der-heids-re-ge-ring
Pronunciation
/ˈmeːrdərɦɛitsrəɣərinɡ/
Stress
101011
Morphemes
meerderheid/regeer + -ing
The word 'meerderheidsregering' is a compound noun divided into six syllables based on vowel peaks and avoiding consonant cluster breakage. Stress falls on 'heids' and 'ring'. It consists of two morphemes: 'meerderheid' (majority) and 'regering' (government).
Definitions
- 1
A government formed by a coalition of parties that holds a majority of seats in parliament.
Majority government
“De meerderheidsregering heeft de wet aangenomen.”
“De val van de meerderheidsregering leidde tot nieuwe verkiezingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on 'heids' in 'meerderheid' and 'ring' in 'regering'. The stress on 'heids' is slightly stronger due to being the first component in the compound.
Syllables
meer — Open syllable, initial syllable of the first component.. der — Closed syllable, part of the first component.. heids — Closed syllable, final syllable of the first component, stressed.. re — Open syllable, initial syllable of the second component.. ge — Open syllable, middle syllable of the second component.. ring — Closed syllable, final syllable of the second component, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable contains one vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into onset and rime based on the vowel.
Avoid Consonant Cluster Breakage
Consonant clusters are kept together unless complex.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
- Uvular 'r' pronunciation can affect perceived syllable boundaries.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
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