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blokkeringsminderheid

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
21 characters
Dutch
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Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “blokkeringsminderheid” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
6syllables

blokkeringsminderheid

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

blok-ke-rings-min-der-heid

Pronunciation

/ˈblɔk.kə.rɪŋs.mɪn.dər.hɛit/

Stress

001001

Morphemes

blokkeer- + -ings- + -minder-

The word 'blokkeringsminderheid' is a complex Dutch noun formed by compounding. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel-consonant boundaries, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It denotes a situation where a minority group obstructs progress.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The state of being a blocking minority; a situation where a small group can prevent progress or decision-making.

    Blocking minority

    “De blokkeringsminderheid in de Senaat verhinderde de wetswijziging.”

    syn:belemmeringsminderheidtegenstandsminderheid
    ant:meerderheid

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('min').

Syllables

6
blok/blɔk/
ke/kə/
rings/rɪŋs/
min/mɪn/
der/dər/
heid/hɛit/

blok — Open syllable, onset cluster.. ke — Open syllable.. rings — Closed syllable, coda cluster.. min — Open syllable.. der — Open syllable.. heid — Closed syllable, coda cluster.

Word Parts

pre

blokkeer-

From 'blokkeren' (to block), Germanic origin, verbal prefix.

root

-ings-

Part of 'blokkeren', Germanic origin, verbal root.

suf

-minder-

Meaning 'less', 'minority', Germanic origin, adjectival/nominal suffix.

Similar Words

ver­ant­woor­de­lijk­heidar­beids­on­ge­schikt­heidrechts­bij­stand­ver­ze­ke­ring

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset as long as pronounceability allows.

Vowel-Consonant Division

Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable, followed by any consonants in the coda.

  • Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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