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reguleringsinstantie

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

7 syllables
20 characters
Dutch
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7syllables

reguleringsinstantie

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

re-gu-le-rings-in-stan-tie

Pronunciation

/rɛɣyˈlɛrɪŋzɪnˈstɑ̃si/

Stress

0001100

Morphemes

re- + gul- + -eringsinstantie

The Dutch word 'reguleringsinstantie' is a complex noun meaning 'regulatory body'. It is divided into seven syllables: re-gu-le-rings-in-stan-tie, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'in'. The word is formed from the prefix 're-', the root 'gul-', and the suffix '-eringsinstantie'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division rules, avoiding diphthong splitting and considering consonant cluster sonority.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A body or agency responsible for regulating a specific area or activity.

    regulatory body

    De reguleringsinstantie heeft nieuwe regels opgesteld.

    Zij is werkzaam bij een reguleringsinstantie voor de financiële sector.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'in', indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').

Syllables

7
re/rɛ/
gu/ɣʏ/
le/lə/
rings/rɪŋz/
in/ɪn/
stan/stɑn/
tie/ti/

re Open syllable, initial syllable.. gu Open syllable, part of the root.. le Open syllable, part of the root.. rings Closed syllable, contains the suffix -ering.. in Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. stan Open syllable, part of the suffix -instantie.. tie Closed syllable, final syllable.

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.

Avoid Diphthong Splitting

Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority.

Penultimate Stress

Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.

  • The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
  • The 'ns' cluster in 'instantie' is a common Dutch sequence and is not typically split.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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