verkiezingsonderwerpen
Syllables
ver-kie-zings-on-der-wer-pen
Pronunciation
/vərˈkiːzɪŋzɔndərˌʋɛrpən/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
ver- + kiezing + -ings-
The word 'verkiezingsonderwerpen' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding and derivation. It is syllabified as ver-kie-zings-on-der-wer-pen, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets, vowel length, and avoiding hiatus, with the 'ng' cluster treated as a single unit.
Definitions
- 1
Election topics, subjects discussed during an election.
Election topics
“De partijen bespraken de belangrijkste verkiezingsonderwerpen.”
“De media besteedden veel aandacht aan de verkiezingsonderwerpen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('wer').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. kie — Open syllable, long vowel followed by a consonant.. zings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. on — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. der — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. wer — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. pen — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Length
Long vowels often form their own syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Certain consonant clusters (like 'ng') are treated as single units.
Avoid Hiatus
Syllable boundaries are adjusted to avoid vowel hiatus.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of syllable boundaries within each component.
- The 'ng' cluster is a common exception to the maximizing onsets rule.
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