regeringsvoornemen
Syllables
re-ge-rings-voor-ne-men
Pronunciation
/rəˈɣɛrɪŋsfoːrˈneːmə(n)/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
regering + nem + -en
The Dutch word 'regeringsvoornemen' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: re-ge-rings-voor-ne-men. The primary stress falls on 'rings'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles, breaking down the word based on its morphemes. It means 'government intention/plan'.
Definitions
- 1
A plan or intention of the government.
Government intention/plan
“De regering presenteerde haar regeringsvoornemen.”
“Het regeringsvoornemen om de belastingen te verhogen stuitte op veel kritiek.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rings').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ge — Open syllable, contains a voiced velar fricative.. rings — Closed syllable, primary stress, contains a nasal consonant.. voor — Open syllable, long vowel.. ne — Open syllable, long vowel.. men — Closed syllable, final syllable, potentially reduced vowel.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are broken down based on their constituent morphemes.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., schwa reduction).
- The linking morpheme '-s-' does not form a separate syllable.
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