christengemeenschap
Syllables
chris-ten-ge-meen-schap
Pronunciation
/ˈkristəŋ.ɣə.meːn.sxɑp/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
christen- + gemeen- + -schap
The Dutch word 'christengemeenschap' (Christian community) is syllabified as chris-ten-ge-meen-schap, with stress on 'ge-meen-'. It's a compound noun formed from 'christen-', 'gemeen-', and '-schap', following Dutch syllabification rules with exceptions like the 'sch' cluster.
Definitions
- 1
A community of Christians; a Christian congregation.
Christian community
“De christengemeenschap organiseerde een benefietconcert.”
“Hij is een actief lid van de christengemeenschap.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ge-meen-').
Syllables
chris — Open syllable, onset with consonant cluster 'chr'. ten — Open syllable, vowel-consonant-vowel pattern. ge — Open syllable, voiced velar fricative /ɣ/. meen — Open syllable, long vowel /eː/. schap — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'sch' at the end
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to create syllables with onsets (consonant-vowel).
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are often formed around vowel-consonant-vowel sequences.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant if followed by a vowel.
Suffix Syllabification
Suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The 'sch' cluster is a notable exception to the onset maximization rule, often forming a closed syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel length and stress, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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