belangengemeenschap
Syllables
be-lang-en-ge-meen-schap
Pronunciation
/bəˈlɑŋə(n)ɣəˈmeːnsxɑp/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
belang, gemeen + en, schap
The Dutch word 'belangengemeenschap' (community of interest) is syllabified as 'be-lang-en-ge-meen-schap', with primary stress on 'meen'. It's a compound noun formed from Germanic roots and suffixes, following vowel-based syllabification rules while avoiding consonant cluster splits. Schwa reduction is a potential phonetic variation.
Definitions
- 1
A group of people united by shared interests.
Community of interest
“De belangengemeenschap van de boeren protesteerde.”
“Zij vertegenwoordigt de belangengemeenschap van de werknemers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('meen'). The first syllable ('be') and the last syllable ('schap') are unstressed.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. lang — Closed syllable, stressed.. en — Open syllable, unstressed. 'n' can be reduced.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. meen — Closed syllable, stressed.. schap — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Avoid Consonant Clusters
Dutch avoids breaking up consonant clusters unless absolutely necessary to maintain pronounceability.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable to maintain their phonetic integrity.
- Schwa reduction is common in unstressed syllables, particularly the 'n' in 'en'.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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