gemeenschapvoorzieningen
Syllables
ge-meen-schap-voor-zie-nin-gen
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈmeːnsxɑpsfɔrˈzijnəɣə(n)/
Stress
1000000
Morphemes
voor- + zien- + -ingen
The word 'gemeenschapsvoorzieningen' is a complex Dutch noun divided into seven syllables: ge-meen-schap-voor-zie-nin-gen. It's a compound word with a primary stress on the first syllable ('ge-meen-'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters. The word means 'community facilities'.
Definitions
- 1
Community facilities; services provided for the benefit of the community.
Community facilities
“De gemeente investeert in nieuwe gemeenschapsvoorzieningen.”
“De gemeenschapsvoorzieningen zijn toegankelijk voor iedereen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ge-meen-'), typical for Dutch compound words. Secondary stress is less pronounced on 'voor' and 'zie'.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. meen — Open syllable, stressed.. schap — Closed syllable, unstressed.. voor — Open syllable, unstressed.. zie — Open syllable, unstressed.. nin — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gen — Open syllable, unstressed, often reduced.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV), leading to divisions like 'meen' instead of 'm-een'.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters like 'sch' are generally kept together within a syllable.
Vowel Groupings
Vowel groupings are generally kept together, such as in 'schap'.
Prefix/Suffix Boundaries
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into distinct syllables.
- The word is a compound, influencing stress placement.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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