gelegenheidscoalitie
Syllables
ge-le-gen-heid-sco-a-li-tie
Pronunciation
/ɣə.ləɣənˈhɛit.sko.a.li.tsi/
Stress
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Morphemes
ge- + legenheid + -coalitie
The word 'gelegenheidscoalitie' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel-centered rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It consists of a prefix 'ge-', root 'legenheid', and suffix '-coalitie'. Syllable division avoids breaking up consonant clusters where possible, and follows standard Dutch phonological patterns.
Definitions
- 1
A temporary political alliance formed for a specific opportunity or purpose.
Opportunity coalition
“De regering is een gelegenheidscoalitie.”
“Na de verkiezingen werd een gelegenheidscoalitie gevormd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'heid'.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed. The 'ge-' is often reduced to a schwa.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. gen — Closed syllable, unstressed.. heid — Closed syllable, stressed.. sco — Closed syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. tie — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
ge-
Dutch prefix, forms nouns from verbs, indicating a state or result.
legenheid
Dutch root, derived from 'legen' (to lie, to lay) + '-heid' (suffix denoting state or quality). Meaning 'opportunity'.
-coalitie
Borrowed from French 'coalition', ultimately from Latin 'coalescere' (to grow together). Denotes a coalition.
Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Dutch syllabification prioritizes vowel sounds, creating syllables around each vowel.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable by vowel sounds.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are often treated as separate syllables, especially when they contain vowels.
- The 'sch' cluster can sometimes be split, but is generally treated as a single unit in this word.
- The 'ge-' prefix is often reduced to a schwa /ə/ in pronunciation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowel sounds.
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