meerderheidsstemming
Syllables
meer-der-heids-stem-ming
Pronunciation
/ˈmeːrdərˌɦɛitsˈstɛmɪŋ/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
meerderheid/stem + -ming
The Dutch word 'meerderheidsstemming' is a compound noun meaning 'majority vote'. It is syllabified as meer-der-heids-stem-ming, with primary stress on 'der'. The word is formed from Germanic roots and suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding diphthong splitting.
Definitions
- 1
The collective opinion or vote of the majority.
Majority vote, mood of the majority
“De meerderheidsstemming was duidelijk voor het wetsvoorstel.”
“De meerderheidsstemming in het dorp was tegen de nieuwe plannen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('der'), with a secondary stress on 'meer'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
meer — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. der — Closed syllable, containing a schwa.. heids — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant cluster.. stem — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. ming — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority, maximizing onsets.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is syllabified independently.
- The 'rd' cluster is treated as a single onset. Regional variations in vowel pronunciation do not affect syllable boundaries.
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