minderheidsposities
Syllables
min-der-heid-spo-si-ties
Pronunciation
/mɪn.dər.ˈɦɛit.spɔ.si.tis/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
minder- + heid + -sposities
The word 'minderheidsposities' is a complex Dutch noun divided into six syllables (min-der-heid-spo-si-ties). Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. It's formed from a Germanic prefix, root, and a Latin-derived suffix. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing onsets and CV/CCV structures.
Definitions
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Positions or places held by minorities.
Minority positions
“De partij streeft naar meer minderheidsposities in het bestuur.”
“Er is een gebrek aan minderheidsposities in de wetenschap.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('heid').
Syllables
min — Open syllable, CV structure.. der — Open syllable, CV structure.. heid — Open syllable, CV structure.. spo — Closed syllable, CCV structure.. si — Open syllable, CV structure.. ties — Closed syllable, CV structure.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Structure
Basic syllable structure rule: a consonant followed by a vowel typically forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster-Vowel (CCV) Structure
Dutch allows for consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
- The pronunciation of 'h' can be a weak aspiration.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
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