geslachtsgemeenschap
Syllables
ge-slacht-sge-meen-schap
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈslaxtsɣəˈmeːnsxɑp/
Stress
01010
Morphemes
ge- + slacht + -sgemeenschap
The Dutch word 'geslachtsgemeenschap' is a compound noun meaning 'sexual intercourse'. It is syllabified as ge-slacht-sge-meen-schap, with primary stress on 'slacht' and 'meen'. It consists of a prefix 'ge-', root 'slacht', and suffixes '-s-', 'gemeen-', and '-schap'. The syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster preservation rules.
Definitions
- 1
Sexual intercourse, sexual relations.
Sexual intercourse, sexual relations
“Ze hadden geslachtsgemeenschap in het hotel.”
“Het is een privézaak, hun geslachtsgemeenschap gaat ons niets aan.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('slacht') and the fourth syllable ('meen').
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a schwa vowel.. slacht — Closed syllable, stressed. Contains a long 'a' vowel and a final consonant cluster.. sge — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a schwa vowel and a linking 's'.. meen — Closed syllable, stressed. Contains a long 'ee' vowel.. schap — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a short 'a' vowel and a final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable whenever possible.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual components.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- Pronunciation variation of 'sch' (/sx/ or /ʃ/).
- Weak pronunciation of the genitive marker '-s-'.
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