gemeenteinstelling
Syllables
ge-meen-te-in-stel-ling
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈmeːntə ɪnˈstɛlɪŋ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
gemeente + instelling
The word 'gemeente-instelling' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ge-meen-te-in-stel-ling. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of 'instelling'. It consists of the root 'gemeente' (municipality) and the suffix 'instelling' (institution). Syllabification follows Dutch vowel peak and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
A local government organization or municipal institution.
Municipal institution, local government organization
“De gemeente-instelling is verantwoordelijk voor de afvalverwerking.”
“Hij werkt bij een gemeente-instelling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of 'instelling' ('-stel-'). The first syllable ('ge') is unstressed.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. meen — Open syllable, stressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. stel — Closed syllable, stressed.. ling — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless overly complex.
Avoid Digraph Splitting
Digraphs (e.g., 'ee', 'ui') are not split across syllable boundaries.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The hyphen in 'gemeente-instelling' is a writing convention and doesn't affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not alter the syllable division.
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