zorgvuldigheidsbeginsel
Syllables
zor-gvul-dig-heids-be-gin-sel
Pronunciation
/ˈzɔrɣvʏldɪɣɦɛitsbəɣɪnsəl/
Stress
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Morphemes
zorg- + vuldig- + -heidsbeginsel
The word 'zorgvuldigheidsbeginsel' is a complex Dutch noun divided into seven syllables: zor-gvul-dig-heids-be-gin-sel. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('zor'). It's a compound word built from Germanic morphemes, meaning 'principle of due diligence'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and manageable consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The principle of due diligence.
Principle of due diligence
“Het zorgvuldigheidsbeginsel is van groot belang in de financiële sector.”
“De accountant moet het zorgvuldigheidsbeginsel toepassen bij het controleren van de jaarrekening.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('zor'). While Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, compound words often stress the first element of the final component.
Syllables
zor — Open syllable, stressed.. gvul — Closed syllable, contains a difficult consonant cluster.. dig — Closed syllable.. heids — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. gin — Closed syllable.. sel — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch favors CV syllables. Syllable division attempts to create as many open syllables as possible.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are divided to maintain pronounceability, but generally kept together if possible.
- The 'vuldig' cluster is a potential point of variation, but the proposed division is standard.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
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