verzoeningsprocedure
Syllables
ver-zoen-ings-pro-ce-du-re
Pronunciation
/vərˈzœːnɪŋs.pro.sə.dy.rə/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
ver- + zoen- + ings-procedure
The word 'verzoeningsprocedure' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: ver-zoen-ings-pro-ce-du-re. It consists of the prefix 'ver-', the root 'zoen-', the suffix '-ings', and the borrowed component 'procedure'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based division rules, avoiding splitting digraphs and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A formal process for reconciliation or making amends.
Reconciliation procedure
“De verzoeningsprocedure werd gestart na de klacht.”
“Het bedrijf volgde de verzoeningsprocedure om de schade te herstellen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('du' in 'procedure').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, initial syllable.. zoen — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. ings — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. pro — Open syllable, beginning of the second component.. ce — Open syllable, schwa sound.. du — Open syllable.. re — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Splitting Digraphs
Digraphs like 'oe' are kept together within a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless easily separable.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the penultimate syllable of the second component in compound words.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound do not affect syllabification.
- Slight vowel reduction in the final syllable ('-re') is possible but doesn't change syllable division.
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