rechtmatigheidtoets
Syllables
rech-tma-tig-heid-toets
Pronunciation
/ˈrɛxt.mə.tɪɣ.hɛi̯t.tœts/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
recht + matig + heid
The Dutch word 'rechtmatigheidstoets' is a complex noun meaning 'legality test'. It's divided into five syllables: rech-tma-tig-heid-toets, with primary stress on 'tig'. The word is a compound built from the prefix 'recht-', root 'matig', suffix '-heid', and root 'toets'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, avoiding single consonant onsets and preserving digraphs.
Definitions
- 1
A formal review to determine if a law, regulation, or action is in accordance with legal principles.
Legality test, rule of law review
“De wetgeving onderging een rechtmatigheidstoets.”
“De rechtmatigheidstoets wees uit dat de procedure in orde was.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tig'). Dutch stress is generally penultimate, but compound words can have variations.
Syllables
rech — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a diphthong.. tma — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. tig — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. heid — Diphthongal syllable, contains a diphthong.. toets — Closed syllable, final syllable, contains a short vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-based Syllabification
Dutch syllabification prioritizes vowel sounds. Each vowel (or diphthong) typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Avoid Single Consonant Onset
Dutch avoids starting a syllable with a single consonant if possible, grouping consonants with the following vowel.
Digraph Preservation
Digraphs (like 'ch', 'sch') are generally kept together within a single syllable.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect subtle syllabification preferences, but the core division remains consistent.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of syllabification rules to avoid incorrect divisions.
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