gemeenschapregering
Syllables
ge-meen-schap-re-ge-ring
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈmeːnsxɑpsrəɣərinɣ/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
ge + rege + schap-ring
The word 'gemeenschapsregering' is a compound noun syllabified according to Dutch vowel peak and consonant cluster rules, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('schap'). It consists of a prefix ('ge-'), root ('rege-'), and suffixes ('-schap', '-ring').
Definitions
- 1
The governing body or administration of a community.
Community government
“De gemeenschapsregering organiseert een festival.”
“De beslissingen van de gemeenschapsregering zijn controversieel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('schap'), following the penultimate stress rule in Dutch.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. meen — Open syllable, stressed vowel.. schap — Closed syllable, primary stress.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. ring — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
ge
From Old Dutch *gemēne*, meaning 'common', 'shared'. Indicates a collective aspect.
rege
From Old Dutch *regin*, meaning 'to rule', 'govern'. Core meaning of governance.
schap-ring
'-schap' from Middle Dutch *scap*, nominalizing. '-ring' from Middle Dutch *ringe*, forming a noun denoting the entity performing the action.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless exceptionally long.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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