verkiezingscampagne
Syllables
ver-kie-zings-cam-pa-gne
Pronunciation
/vərˈkiːzɪŋs.kɑmˈpaɲə/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
ver- + kies- + -ingscampagne
The word 'verkiezingscampagne' is a compound noun syllabified as ver-kie-zings-cam-pa-gne, with primary stress on 'kie' and 'pa'. It's composed of the prefix 'ver-', the root 'kies-', and the suffixes '-ingscampagne'. Syllabification prioritizes maximizing onsets and avoiding single-letter syllables, adhering to Dutch phonological rules.
Definitions
- 1
An organized effort to influence the outcome of an election.
Election campaign
“De verkiezingscampagne was erg intens.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('kie') and the fifth syllable ('pa'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but compound words can have multiple stress points.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. kie — Open syllable, primary stressed.. zings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cam — Open syllable, unstressed.. pa — Open syllable, primary stressed.. gne — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'zings', 'cam').
Avoid Single-Letter Syllables
Syllables are not formed with a single vowel or consonant unless absolutely necessary.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the second-to-last syllable, but compound words can have multiple stress points.
- The presence of consonant clusters requires careful consideration to maintain pronounceability.
- The borrowed element 'campagne' follows French syllabification patterns within the Dutch context.
- Compound words in Dutch can exhibit multiple stress points, deviating from the strict penultimate stress rule.
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