overheidsmaatregel
Syllables
o-ver-heids-maat-re-gel
Pronunciation
/o.vərˈɦɛits.maːt.rə.ɣəl/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
over + maat + regel
The Dutch word 'overheidsmaatregel' is a compound noun meaning 'government measure'. It is syllabified as o-ver-heids-maat-re-gel, with stress on 'maat'. The word is composed of the prefix 'over-', the root 'maat', and the suffix '-regel', connected by the element '-heids'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel grouping rules.
Definitions
- 1
A measure or regulation implemented by the government.
Government measure
“De overheid heeft een nieuwe overheidmaatregel aangekondigd.”
“Deze overheidmaatregel is controversieel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('maat').
Syllables
o — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ver — Closed syllable, containing a reduced vowel.. heids — Closed syllable, containing a connecting element/inflectional suffix.. maat — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. re — Open syllable, containing a reduced vowel.. gel — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
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Vowel Grouping
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Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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