regeringswisselengen
Syllables
re-ge-rings-wis-se-len-gen
Pronunciation
/rə.ɣəˈrɪŋ.sʋɪs.sə.ləŋ.ən/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
re- + gering + ingswisselingen
The word *regeringswisselingen* is a complex Dutch noun divided into seven syllables: re-ge-rings-wis-se-len-gen. Primary stress falls on 'wis'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and allowing consonant clusters to close syllables. The word is morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
Changes of government
Government changes
“De regeringswisselingen in dit land zijn frequent.”
“Na de regeringswisselingen volgde er een periode van onzekerheid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('wis').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial consonant.. ge — Open syllable, initial consonant.. rings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ng' at the end.. wis — Closed syllable, primary stress.. se — Open syllable, initial consonant.. len — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'n' at the end.. gen — Open syllable, initial consonant.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Closed Syllable Rule
Consonant clusters can close a syllable.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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