gemeenschapsregerinegen
Syllables
ge-meen-schaps-re-ge-ri-ne-gen
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈmeːnsxɑpsrəɣərinə(n)/
Stress
10000000
Morphemes
ge- + meensch- + -ap-s-rege-ingen
The word 'gemeenschapsregeringen' is a complex Dutch noun divided into eight syllables. Stress falls on the first syllable ('ge-'). It's a compound word built from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and avoiding splitting diphthongs or consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Plural form referring to the governing bodies of communities.
community governments
“De gemeenschapsregeringen zijn verantwoordelijk voor het onderwijs.”
“Er is overleg tussen de gemeenschapsregeringen en de federale regering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ge-'). Dutch generally stresses the first syllable of compound words.
Syllables
ge- — Open syllable, unstressed.. meen- — Open syllable, stressed.. schaps- — Closed syllable, unstressed.. re- — Open syllable, unstressed.. ge- — Open syllable, unstressed.. ri- — Open syllable, unstressed.. ne- — Open syllable, unstressed.. gen- — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex or disrupt the flow of pronunciation.
Sch Cluster Rule
The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The final '-en' can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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