overheidsbeslissing
Syllables
o-ver-heids-be-slis-sing
Pronunciation
/o.vərˈɦɛi̯ts.bəˈslɪs.sɪŋ/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
over- + heid + beslis-sing
The word 'overheidsbeslissing' is divided into six syllables: o-ver-heids-be-slis-sing. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a complex noun formed through compounding and derivation, with a Germanic origin. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, maintaining consonant clusters and ending syllables in vowels where possible.
Definitions
- 1
A decision made by the government.
Government decision
“De overheidsbeslissing werd breed ondersteund.”
“Na de overheidsbeslissing volgden er protesten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('be-slis-sing').
Syllables
o — Open syllable, vowel-final.. ver — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. heids — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. be — Open syllable, vowel-final.. slis — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. sing — Closed syllable, consonant-final.
Word Parts
Vowel-Final Syllables
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The 'd' in 'heids' can sometimes be reduced in rapid speech, but doesn't alter the syllable division.
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