belangengemeenschappen
Syllables
be-lang-en-ge-meen-schap-pen
Pronunciation
/bəˈlaŋə(n)ɣəˈmeːnsxɑpən/
Stress
0100001
Morphemes
belang, gemeen + -en, -schap, -pen
The word 'belangengemeenschappen' is a Dutch noun meaning 'communities of interest'. It's syllabified based on open syllable preference and compound word rules, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically complex, built from roots, connecting vowels, and suffixes. Its pronunciation features typical Dutch sounds like /ŋ/ and /sx/.
Definitions
- 1
Communities of interest; groups of people united by shared concerns or goals.
Communities of interest
“De verschillende belangengemeenschappen dienden hun bezwaren in.”
“Hij vertegenwoordigt de belangen van verschillende belangengemeenschappen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pen'), following the typical Dutch stress pattern.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. lang — Closed syllable, stressed.. en — Open syllable, unstressed, connecting vowel.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. meen — Closed syllable, unstressed.. schap — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pen — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are complex.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'ng' sound /ŋ/ is treated as a single unit.
- The pronunciation of the schwa /ə/ can vary regionally.
- Potential elision of schwa in rapid speech.
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