christelijkgereformeeerdeen
Syllables
chris-te-lijk-ge-re-for-me-eer-de-en
Pronunciation
/ˈkristələk ɣərəfɔrmeːrdə(n)/
Stress
1001001001
Morphemes
christelijk + gereformeerd + en
The word 'christelijk-gereformeerden' is divided into ten syllables based on Dutch syllabification rules, prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. It's a compound noun composed of 'christelijk' (Christian), 'gereformeerd' (Reformed), and the plural suffix '-en'. Stress falls on the second syllable of each component. The syllable division is consistent with similar Dutch words.
Definitions
- 1
Members or adherents of the Christian Reformed Church.
Christian Reformed
“De christelijk-gereformeerden zijn een belangrijke gemeenschap in Nederland.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'christelijk' and the second syllable of 'gereformeerden'. This is typical for Dutch compound words.
Syllables
chris — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. te — Open syllable, simple onset.. lijk — Closed syllable, common suffix.. ge — Open syllable, voiced velar fricative onset.. re — Open syllable, simple onset.. for — Closed syllable, simple onset.. me — Open syllable, simple onset.. eer — Closed syllable, long vowel and rhotic consonant.. de — Open syllable, simple onset.. en — Open syllable, plural suffix.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are very complex.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
A vowel following a consonant typically forms a syllable.
Suffix Rule
Common suffixes are treated as single syllable units.
- The compound nature of the word requires considering the internal syllable structure of each component.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ɣ/ do not affect syllable division.
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