mensenrechtenbeweging
Syllables
men-sen-rech-ten-be-we-ging
Pronunciation
/ˈmɛnsə(n)rɛxtə(n)bəˈweːɣɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
be- + mens-rechten-weging + -ing
The Dutch word 'mensenrechtenbeweging' is a compound noun syllabified according to the principles of open syllable preference and consonant cluster handling. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-chten-'). The word is composed of Germanic roots and affixes, denoting a movement related to human rights.
Definitions
- 1
A social movement advocating for human rights.
Human rights movement
“De mensenrechtenbeweging protesteerde tegen de onrechtvaardige wet.”
“Zij is actief lid van de mensenrechtenbeweging.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-chten-').
Syllables
men — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sen — Open syllable, schwa reduction possible.. rech — Closed syllable.. ten — Open syllable, schwa reduction possible.. be — Open syllable.. we — Open syllable, long vowel.. ging — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible. This is evident in the division of 'men-sen' and 'be-we'.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are split according to sonority. For example, 'rech-ten' splits after the 'ch' due to the following vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together, maintaining the individual syllable structures.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., 'sen', 'ten') is common in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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