zedelijkheidswetgeving
Syllables
ze-de-lijk-heid-swet-ge-ving
Pronunciation
/ˈzɛdəˌlɛi̯khɛitsʋɛtɣəˌfɪŋ/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
zede + lijkheidswetgeving
The word 'zedelijkheidswetgeving' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'morality legislation'. It is divided into seven syllables: ze-de-lijk-heid-swet-ge-ving, with primary stress on 'lijk-'. The word is formed from multiple morphemes, including roots and suffixes, and follows Dutch syllabification rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Laws relating to morality.
Morality legislation
“De discussie over de zedelijkheidswetgeving is nog niet afgerond.”
“Nieuwe zedelijkheidswetgeving kan nodig zijn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable 'lijk-'. Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, but compound words can have stress on an earlier syllable.
Syllables
ze — Open syllable, onset consonant 'z', vowel 'e'.. de — Open syllable, onset consonant 'd', vowel 'e'.. lijk — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'l', diphthong 'ei', consonant 'x'. Primary stressed syllable.. heid — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'h', diphthong 'ei', consonant 't'.. swet — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'sw', vowel 'e', consonant 't'.. ge — Open syllable, onset consonant 'g', schwa vowel 'ə'.. ving — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'f', vowel 'i', consonant 'ng'.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'sw' are treated as single onsets.
Open Syllable Preference
Syllables tend to end in vowels whenever possible.
Compound Word Stress
Stress is placed on the third syllable, deviating from the typical penultimate stress rule for Dutch.
- The 'dt' cluster in 'zedelijkheid' is treated as a single onset.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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