regeringsonderzoek
Syllables
re-ge-rings-on-der-zoek
Pronunciation
/rəˈɣɛrɪŋzɔndərˌzœk/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
re- + geer- + -ingsonderzoek
The word 'regeringsonderzoek' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: re-ge-rings-on-der-zoek. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-zoek'). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and the vowel peak principle, typical of Dutch phonology.
Definitions
- 1
A systematic investigation into the actions, policies, or effectiveness of a government.
Government investigation
“Het parlement eiste een grondig regeringsonderzoek.”
“De resultaten van het regeringsonderzoek waren schokkend.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-zoek').
Syllables
re — Onsetless syllable, initial syllable.. ge — Onsetless syllable.. rings — Closed syllable, complex onset.. on — Open syllable.. der — Open syllable.. zoek — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Maximizing Onsets
Syllable division prefers to create syllables with larger onsets.
Initial Syllable Formation
Dutch allows onsetless syllables, particularly at the beginning of words.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morphemic boundaries, but syllable division is based on phonological structure.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they generally do not affect syllable division.
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