winterdienstregeling
Syllables
win-ter-dienst-re-ge-ling
Pronunciation
/ˈvɪntərdistrɛɣəliŋ/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
winter, dienst, regel + -ing
The word 'winterdienstregeling' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'winter service schedule'. It is divided into six syllables: win-ter-dienst-re-ge-ling, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('-ing'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. It consists of three roots ('winter', 'dienst', 'regel') and a nominalizing suffix ('-ing').
Definitions
- 1
A schedule or arrangement for services (typically public transport) during the winter season.
Winter service schedule
“De winterdienstregeling treedt op 1 december in werking.”
“Controleer de winterdienstregeling voor actuele informatie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ing'). This is typical for Dutch nouns ending in '-ing'.
Syllables
win — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Open syllable, following the first syllable.. dienst — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. re — Open syllable, preceding the final syllable.. ge — Open syllable, containing a reduced vowel.. ling — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible. This is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are complex and difficult to pronounce.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common and can affect perceived syllable boundaries.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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