vergelijkingsmaatstaf
Syllables
ver-ge-lijk-ings-maat-staf
Pronunciation
/vər.ɣəˈlɛi̯.kɪŋs.maːt.stɑf/
Stress
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Morphemes
ver- + gelijk + -ings
The Dutch word 'vergelijkingsmaatstaf' is divided into six syllables: ver-ge-lijk-ings-maat-staf. The primary stress falls on 'maat'. The word is a compound noun formed from Germanic roots and suffixes, and its syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and respecting common consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A standard or criterion used for making comparisons.
Standard of comparison
“De prijs is een belangrijke vergelijkingsmaatstaf.”
“We gebruiken verschillende vergelijkingsmaatstaven om de resultaten te beoordelen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('maat'). Dutch generally exhibits penultimate stress, but compound words can have more complex patterns. In this case, the penultimate syllable receives the strongest stress.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. lijk — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. maat — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. staf — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound. This is the fundamental principle guiding syllable division.
Maximize Open Syllables
Syllables are divided to create as many open syllables (ending in a vowel) as possible, as this is preferred in Dutch.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority, but common Dutch clusters often remain within a syllable.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are syllabified by applying the rules to each constituent part.
- Dutch allows some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with consonant clusters, but the proposed division adheres to common pronunciation patterns.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not significantly alter the syllable structure.
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