staatshervormingen
Syllables
staat-s-her-vor-min-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈstaːtsxɛrˌvɔrmɪŋən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ge- + staat + -s-her-vor-ming-en
The word 'staatshervormingen' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding. It is divided into six syllables with primary stress on 'vor'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and breaking consonant clusters. The word means 'state reforms' and is a common term in political discourse.
Definitions
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State reforms
State reforms
“De staatshervormingen hebben geleid tot meer decentralisatie.”
“Er is veel discussie over de noodzaak van staatshervormingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('vor').
Syllables
staat — Open syllable, no stress.. s — Schwa syllable, very short.. her — Open syllable, no stress.. vor — Closed syllable, primary stress.. min — Closed syllable, no stress.. gen — Closed syllable, no stress.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch prefers open syllables (ending in a vowel).
Consonant Cluster Break
Consonant clusters are often broken by schwa vowels.
Compound Word Syllabification
Connecting vowels are treated as separate syllables.
- The schwa syllable 's' can be reduced in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in 'g' pronunciation (plosive vs. fricative) do not affect syllabification.
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