meerderheidsstelsel
Syllables
meer-der-heids-stel-sel
Pronunciation
/ˈmeːrdərɦɛitsˈstɛlsəl/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
meerder- & stel- + -heids- & -sel
The word 'meerderheidsstelsel' is a Dutch noun meaning 'majority system'. It is divided into five syllables: meer-der-heids-stel-sel, with primary stress on 'der'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of roots and suffixes of Germanic origin. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A system in which a candidate or party wins an election by obtaining more than half of the votes.
Majority system
“Het Nederlandse parlement werkt met een meerderheidsstelsel.”
“Het meerderheidsstelsel kan leiden tot stabiele regeringen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('der').
Syllables
meer — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Unstressed.. der — Closed syllable, containing a schwa. Primary stressed syllable.. heids — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. stel — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. sel — Closed syllable, containing a schwa. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy.
- The 'rd' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The 'ei' diphthong is a characteristic sound.
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