overheidsaansprakelijkheid
Syllables
o-ver-heids-aan-sprak-e-lijk-heid
Pronunciation
/o.vərˈɦɛits.aːn.spraː.kə.lɛi̯t.ɦɛit/
Stress
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Morphemes
over- + sprak + -elijkheid
The word 'overheidsaansprakelijkheid' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'government liability'. It's syllabified based on maximizing onsets, sonority sequencing, and avoiding single-letter syllables. Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('o-ver'). The word is a compound built from multiple morphemes, including prefixes, a root, and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being legally responsible for something, specifically by the government.
Government liability
“De overheid moet haar aansprakelijkheid erkennen.”
“Er is een discussie over de overheidsaansprakelijkheid in deze zaak.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('o-ver') and the fourth syllable ('aan'). Dutch generally stresses the first element of compound words and the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, stressed.. heids — Open syllable, unstressed.. aan — Open syllable, stressed.. sprak — Closed syllable, unstressed.. e-lijk — Open syllable, unstressed.. heid — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
over-
Dutch prefix meaning 'over', 'regarding', or forming abstract nouns. Germanic origin.
sprak
Root from the verb *spreken* 'to speak', related to 'promise' or 'agreement'. Germanic origin.
-elijkheid
Dutch suffix forming abstract nouns, Latin-derived via Middle Dutch, equivalent to '-ity' or '-ness'.
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to maximize the onset of a syllable (consonants at the beginning).
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch generally avoids creating syllables consisting of a single vowel or consonant.
Compound Word Stress
Primary stress on the first element of a compound.
- The word is a prime example of Dutch compounding, leading to long words and complex syllabification.
- The *sprak-* cluster is a common exception to the open syllable preference.
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