regeringswisseling
Syllables
re-ge-rin-gs-wis-se-ling
Pronunciation
/rə.ɣəˈrɪŋ.sʋɪ.sə.lɪŋ/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
re + gering + swisseling
The word 'regeringswisseling' is a Dutch compound noun with seven syllables, divided based on onset-rime principles. Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('wis'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllabification follows standard Dutch phonological rules, accommodating consonant clusters and maintaining consistent stress patterns.
Definitions
- 1
A change of government
Change of government
“De regeringswisseling verliep vreedzaam.”
“Na de verkiezingen volgde een regeringswisseling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('wis'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, onset 'r', nucleus 'e'. ge — Open syllable, onset 'g', nucleus 'e'. rin — Closed syllable, onset 'r', rime 'in', primary stress. gs — Syllable with consonant cluster onset. wis — Closed syllable, onset 'w', rime 'is', primary stress. se — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'e'. ling — Closed syllable, onset 'l', rime 'ing'
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (nucleus and following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are treated as single onsets or rimes, depending on the specific cluster and phonotactic rules.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes pose challenges in syllabification, but the rules are generally consistent.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but they do not significantly alter the core syllabification pattern.
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