uitzonderingswetten
Syllables
uit-zon-der-ings-wet-ten
Pronunciation
/œytˈzɔndərɪŋsʋɛtən/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
uit- + zonder- + -ingswetten
The word 'uitzonderingswetten' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'exception laws'. It is divided into six syllables: uit-zon-der-ings-wet-ten, with primary stress on 'zon'. The word is morphologically composed of a prefix 'uit-', root 'zonder-', and suffixes '-ingswetten'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel centering and onset maximization.
Definitions
- 1
Laws that are exceptions to the general rule.
Exception laws
“De regering debatteerde over de uitzonderingswetten.”
“Deze uitzonderingswetten zijn controversieel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('zon'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
uit — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Unstressed.. zon — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Stressed.. der — Closed syllable, containing a schwa. Unstressed.. ings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and nasal consonant. Unstressed.. wet — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. ten — Closed syllable, containing a schwa. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets whenever possible, e.g., 'zonder'.
Vowel Centering
Syllables are built around vowel sounds, ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Avoid Breaking Diphthongs
Diphthongs like 'ui' in 'uit' are kept within a single syllable.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables, e.g., '-ings', '-wet'.
- Dutch syllabification can be complex with consonant clusters. The 'zonder' and 'ings' parts are common elements with relatively standard syllabification.
- Schwa reduction can vary regionally, but doesn't fundamentally alter the syllable division.
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