spellinghervorming
Syllables
spel-ling-her-vor-ming
Pronunciation
/ˈspɛlɪŋɦɛrˌvɔrmɪŋ/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
her- + spelling + -vorming
The word 'spellinghervorming' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: spel-ling-her-vor-ming. Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'her-', the root 'spelling', and the suffix '-vorming'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding breaking up consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Spelling reform
“De spellinghervorming van 1996 zorgde voor veel discussie.”
“Er is veel kritiek op de recente spellinghervorming.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable from the end ('vor').
Syllables
spel — Open syllable, onset 'sp', rime 'e'. ling — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ng'. her — Open syllable, onset 'h', rime 'e'. vor — Open syllable, onset 'v', rime 'o'. ming — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ng'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are formed around a vowel (rime) preceded by one or more consonants (onset).
Consonant Cluster Treatment
Consonant clusters like 'ng' are often treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which are generally not broken up during syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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