geschillencommissie
The word 'geschillencommissie' is a compound noun with six syllables: ge-schil-len-com-mis-sie. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('mis'). It's formed from the root 'geschil' (dispute) and the French-derived 'commissie' (committee). Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and consonant cluster rules of Dutch.
Definitions
- 1
A committee established to resolve disputes, often in a specific sector.
Disputes committee
“De geschillencommissie heeft een uitspraak gedaan.”
“U kunt uw klacht indienen bij de geschillencommissie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('mis'), following the penultimate stress rule in Dutch.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. schil — Closed syllable, unstressed. 'sch' treated as a single phoneme.. len — Closed syllable, unstressed. 'n' often elided.. com — Open syllable, unstressed.. mis — Closed syllable, stressed.. sie — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless easily separable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- Elision of 'n' in '-len' is common in some dialects.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
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