voorbereidingsfases
Syllables
voor-be-rei-dings-fa-ses
Pronunciation
/voːr.bəˈrɛi̯.dɪŋs.faː.zəs/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
voor- + bereid- + -ings
The word 'voorbereidingsfases' is a complex Dutch noun divided into six syllables: 'voor-be-rei-dings-fa-ses'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rei'). It's a compound word built from the prefix 'voor-', root 'bereid-', suffix '-ings', and root 'fases'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Stages of preparation; the different phases involved in getting ready for something.
Preparation phases
“De voorbereidingsfases van het project waren intensief.”
“We zitten nu in de laatste voorbereidingsfases.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rei'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
voor — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and onset consonant.. be — Open syllable, unstressed, schwa vowel.. rei — Diphthong, stressed syllable.. dings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.. fa — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ses — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.
Word Parts
voor-
Dutch origin, meaning 'before' or 'for'. Prefixes the root to indicate a preceding action or state.
bereid-
Germanic origin, related to 'prepare'. Forms the core meaning of readiness or preparation.
-ings
Dutch origin, derived from the gerund form. Forms a noun indicating a process or state.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonants are assigned to the following vowel whenever possible to create maximal onsets.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy, with vowels being more sonorous than consonants.
Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch generally avoids syllables consisting of a single consonant.
- The 'ings' cluster is maintained as a single syllable, avoiding an unnatural break.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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