bijnakabinetscrisis
Syllables
bij-na-ka-bi-net-scri-sis
Pronunciation
/bɛi̯.naː.ka.bi.nɛt.skri.zɪs/
Stress
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Morphemes
bijna + kabinet + scrisis
The word 'bijna-kabinetscrisis' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'near-cabinet crisis'. It is syllabified as bij-na-ka-bi-net-scri-sis, with primary stress on 'ka-'. The word is composed of the prefix 'bijna-', the root 'kabinet-', and the suffix '-scrisis'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining diphthong integrity.
Definitions
- 1
A situation where a government is on the verge of collapse.
Near-cabinet crisis, imminent government crisis
“Het land bevond zich in een bijna-kabinetscrisis.”
“De bijna-kabinetscrisis werd afgewend door een compromis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'ka-' syllable of 'kabinet'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns, with a slight emphasis on the first element.
Syllables
bij — Open syllable, containing the diphthong 'ij'.. na — Open syllable, vowel lengthened due to open syllable structure.. ka — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. bi — Open syllable.. net — Closed syllable.. scri — Open syllable.. sis — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV structure) whenever possible.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs like 'ij' are treated as single units and not broken across syllable boundaries.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes that compose them.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, but can shift in compounds.
- The 'ij' digraph requires special attention as a single phonetic unit.
- Stress patterns in Dutch compounds can be complex and influenced by the length and prominence of the elements.
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