volhardingspolitiek
Syllables
vol-har-din-gs-po-li-tiek
Pronunciation
/vɔlˈɦɑrdɪŋs.pɔ.liˈtik/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
vol- + hard- + -spolitiek
The Dutch word 'volhardingspolitiek' is a compound noun meaning 'perseverance policy'. It is syllabified as vol-har-din-gs-po-li-tiek, with primary stress on 'po'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllable division follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel peaks and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A policy of perseverance; a political approach characterized by steadfastness and determination.
Perseverance policy, politics of perseverance
“De regering voerde een volhardingspolitiek ten aanzien van de begrotingsmaatregelen.”
“Zijn volhardingspolitiek werd uiteindelijk beloond met succes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'po' in 'politiek'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
vol — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a single consonant.. har — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a single consonant.. din — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and two consonants.. gs — Syllable containing a fricative and a sibilant. Often treated as part of the following syllable.. po — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a single consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. li — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a single consonant.. tiek — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and two consonants.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Rule
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are often treated as separate syllables.
Compound Word Rule
Stress tends to fall on the penultimate syllable of the final element in a compound word.
- The 'rd' cluster is a common feature of Dutch and is typically treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowels, but the syllable division remains consistent.
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