regeringsverantwoordelijkheid
Syllables
re-ge-rings-ver-ant-woord-e-lijk-heid
Pronunciation
/rəˈɣɛrɪŋs.vərˌɑn.tʋɔɔrt.ləˈɦɛit/
Stress
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Morphemes
re- + gering- + -ingsverantwoordelijkheid
The Dutch word 'regeringsverantwoordelijkheid' is divided into nine syllables based on vowel sounds and morpheme boundaries. The primary stress falls on the syllable 'lijk'. It's a complex noun formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, denoting government responsibility. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Government responsibility; the accountability of the government for its actions.
Government responsibility
“De regering erkent haar regeringsverantwoordelijkheid.”
“Het debat ging over de regeringsverantwoordelijkheid voor het falende beleid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable 'lijk' (the fifth syllable from the end). Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, but compound words can have multiple stress points.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. Unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, containing a short 'e' vowel. Unstressed.. rings — Closed syllable, containing a short 'i' vowel and a final 's' consonant. Unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. Unstressed.. ant — Open syllable, containing a short 'a' vowel. Unstressed.. woord — Closed syllable, containing a long 'oo' vowel and a final 't' consonant. Unstressed.. e — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. Unstressed.. lijk — Closed syllable, containing a short 'ei' diphthong and a final 'k' consonant. Stressed.. heid — Open syllable, containing a short 'ei' diphthong. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs are not split across syllables.
Prefix/Suffix Boundaries
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound do not affect the syllabification.
- The stress pattern can be influenced by the compound structure.
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