gezeligheidsdrinker
Syllables
ge-zel-ig-heids-drin-ker
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈzɛlɪɣɦɛitsˈdrɪŋkər/
Stress
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Morphemes
ge- + zelig + -heid
The Dutch word 'gezelligheidsdrinker' is a compound noun meaning 'social drinker'. It is divided into six syllables: ge-zel-ig-heids-drin-ker, with primary stress on 'zel'. The syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule, forming syllables around vowel sounds. The word's morphemic structure includes a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
Someone who drinks primarily for the social atmosphere, enjoying the company and 'gezelligheid' rather than the alcohol itself.
Social drinker, convivial drinker
“Hij is een echte gezelligheidsdrinker, hij drinkt nooit om dronken te worden.”
“Op feestjes is hij altijd de gezelligheidsdrinker.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('zel'). Secondary stress on the fifth syllable ('drin').
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, initial syllable.. zel — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ig — Open syllable.. heids — Closed syllable.. drin — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. ker — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Consonants following a vowel within a word form a syllable.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
- Dutch allows some flexibility with consonant clusters, but the breakdown adheres to common rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllable division.
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