volksvertegenwoordigingen
Syllables
volks-ver-te-gen-woor-di-gin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈvɔlksfərteːɣə(n)ˈʋoːrdɪɣɪŋə(n)/
Stress
00001000
Morphemes
volks- + vertegen- + woordig-ingen
The word 'volksvertegenwoordigingen' is a complex Dutch noun formed by compounding. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, with stress on the fifth syllable ('woor-'). The word's structure is typical of Dutch noun formation, and its meaning relates to parliamentary representation.
Definitions
- 1
Representations of the people
representations of the people
“De volksvertegenwoordigingen debatteren over de nieuwe wet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('woor-'), following the general rule of penultimate syllable stress in the final element of a compound word.
Syllables
volks — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ver — Open syllable.. te — Open syllable.. gen — Open syllable, part of the root.. woor — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. di — Open syllable.. gin — Closed syllable.. gen — Open syllable, part of the suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllable division occurs before a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Syllable division occurs after a vowel when followed by a consonant cluster, avoiding splitting diphthongs.
Stress Rule
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable of the final element in compound words.
- The repetition of 'gen' doesn't affect syllabification but highlights the compounding nature of the word.
- The schwa sound (ə) in the final syllable can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
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