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gebedsbijeenkomsten

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

6 syllables
19 characters
Dutch
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gebedsbijeenkomsten

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ge-bed-sbi-jeen-kom-sten

Pronunciation

/ɣəˈbeːtsbɪˈjeːnˌkɔmstən/

Stress

000010

Morphemes

ge- + bed + s-

The word 'gebedsbijeenkomsten' is a complex Dutch noun divided into six syllables: ge-bed-sbi-jeen-kom-sten. Stress falls on 'kom'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets, while respecting compound word structure and suffix boundaries. The word is morphologically complex, built from a prefix, roots, and suffixes.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Meetings for prayer; gatherings where people pray together.

    Prayer meetings

    “De kerk organiseert wekelijkse gebedsbijeenkomsten.”

    “We hebben een intieme sfeer gecreëerd tijdens de gebedsbijeenkomsten.”

    syn:gebedsvergaderingensamenkomsten voor gebed

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable 'kom'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns of this length.

Syllables

6
ge/ɣə/
bed/bɛt/
sbi/sbi/
jeen/jeːn/
kom/kɔm/
sten/stən/

ge — Open syllable, unstressed. Prefix.. bed — Open syllable, unstressed. Root.. sbi — Closed syllable, unstressed. Genitive marker and beginning of 'bijeen'.. jeen — Open syllable, unstressed. Part of the 'bijeen' root.. kom — Closed syllable, stressed. Root.. sten — Closed syllable, unstressed. Plural suffix.

Word Parts

pre

ge-

Dutch prefix, originally participial, now often nominalizing.

root

bed

Dutch root meaning 'prayer', related to 'bidden' (to pray).

suf

s-

Genitive marker, also used to form nouns.

Similar Words

wer­schoe­nenland­schap­penwa­ter­spie­gel

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are maximized within a syllable when possible (e.g., 'bijeen').

Open Syllable Preference

Dutch favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC).

Compound Word Rule

Compound words are often divided based on the constituent morphemes.

Suffix Division

Suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables.

  • The 'ds' cluster is treated as a single unit.
  • The 'bijeen' sequence is a common compound element and is treated as a single unit.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025

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