gemeentevergaderingen
Syllables
ge-meen-te-ver-ga-de-rin-gen
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈmeːntəvərɣadərinɣən/
Stress
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Morphemes
ver- + gemeente- + -ing-en
The word 'gemeentevergaderingen' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding and derivation. It is divided into eight syllables, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and separating prefixes/suffixes. The word refers to municipal meetings and is a common term in Dutch political discourse.
Definitions
- 1
Meetings of the municipal council.
Municipal meetings
“De gemeentevergaderingen worden elke maand gehouden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ga'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, initial syllable. Contains a schwa.. meen — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. te — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. ver — Open syllable, prefix.. ga — Open syllable, part of the root.. de — Open syllable, part of the root, contains a schwa.. rin — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. gen — Closed syllable, contains a schwa and a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Sound Priority
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, avoiding breaking up vowel combinations.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into distinct syllables.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are kept together unless they are exceptionally long or difficult to pronounce.
- The 'ee' diphthong is treated as a single unit.
- The 'vergader' sequence is a common compound and follows established patterns.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the core syllabification.
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