vertrouwensbeginsel
Syllables
ver-trouw-ens-be-gin-sel
Pronunciation
/vərˈtrɑu̯ʋənsbəɣɪnsəl/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
ver- + trouw + -ens
The word 'vertrouwensbeginsel' is a compound noun syllabified based on its morphemes, with primary stress on 'trouw'. Syllable division follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel centering and onset maximization. The word consists of six syllables: ver-trouw-ens-be-gin-sel.
Definitions
- 1
A fundamental rule or guideline based on trust and confidence.
Principle of trust
“Het vertrouwensbeginsel is essentieel in een democratische samenleving.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('trouw').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. trouw — Open syllable, stressed.. ens — Closed syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. gin — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sel — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets (e.g., 'tr' in 'vertrouw').
Vowel Centering
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch generally avoids creating syllables consisting of a single consonant.
- The 'ns' cluster is common and generally remains within a single syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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