zuinigheidsmaatregel
Syllables
zuin-ig-heids-maat-re-gel
Pronunciation
/ˈzœynɪɣɦɛitsmaːtrɛɣəl/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
zuinigheid
The Dutch word 'zuinigheidsmaatregel' is syllabified as zuin-ig-heids-maat-re-gel, with primary stress on 'maat'. It's a compound noun derived from 'zuinigheid' and 'maatregel', following Dutch rules of maximizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The word means 'austerity measure'.
Definitions
- 1
A measure taken to reduce public expenditure.
Austerity measure
“De regering heeft zuinigheidsmaatregelen aangekondigd.”
“De zuinigheidsmaatregelen hebben tot protesten geleid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('maat'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress. The stress is indicated by '1', while '0' represents unstressed syllables.
Syllables
zuin — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Initial consonant cluster 'zui' is permissible.. ig — Closed syllable. Consonant cluster 'ig' is permissible.. heids — Closed syllable. Contains the nominalizing suffix '-heid'.. maat — Open syllable. Root of the compound noun.. re — Open syllable. Part of the compound noun.. gel — Closed syllable. Final syllable of the word.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible. This is evident in the division of 'zuin' and 're'.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce. 'zui' and 'ig' are examples of permissible clusters.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, influencing the perceived prominence of 'maat'.
- The division of 'zuinigheidsmaatregel' is relatively straightforward due to its morphological structure. No significant exceptions or anomalies were encountered.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they do not affect the core syllabification.
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