reductievoorstellen
Syllables
re-duc-tie-voor-stel-len
Pronunciation
/rəˈdʏk.ti.ə.vɔr.stɛ.lə̃/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
voor- + stel- + -len
The Dutch compound noun 'reductievoorstellen' (reduction proposals) is divided into six syllables: re-duc-tie-voor-stel-len. Stress falls on the third syllable. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding initial consonant clusters, while considering the compound word structure.
Definitions
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Reduction proposals
Reduction proposals
“De gemeenteraad bespreekt de reductievoorstellen.”
“De vakbonden zijn tegen de reductievoorstellen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tie'). Dutch stress is generally on the penultimate syllable, but in compound words, it often shifts to an earlier syllable.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, unstressed.. duc — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tie — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. voor — Open syllable, unstressed.. stel — Open syllable, unstressed.. len — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV). This is applied throughout the division.
Avoid Initial Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally avoided at the beginning of a syllable. This influences the division between *voor* and *stel*.
Compound Word Stress
Stress in compound words often falls on an earlier syllable than the penultimate syllable.
- The word is a compound, which introduces some complexity.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the perceived syllable boundaries.
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