gezelligheidsmensen
Syllables
ge-zel-lig-heids-men-sen
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈzɛlɪɣɦɛitsˈmɛnsə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
ge- + zelig + -heid
The Dutch word 'gezelligheidsmensen' is a compound noun meaning 'sociable people'. It is divided into six syllables: ge-zel-lig-heids-men-sen, with primary stress on 'heids'. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding splitting diphthongs. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
People who enjoy cozy gatherings and good company.
Sociable people
“De gezelligheidsmensen verzamelden zich rond het kampvuur.”
“Zij zijn echte gezelligheidsmensen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('heids').
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, initial syllable.. zel — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. lig — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a voiced velar fricative.. heids — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a voiceless alveolar fricative.. men — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. sen — Open syllable, final syllable, potentially with a reduced vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with consonants assigned to the nearest vowel.
Closed Syllable Rule
Consonants at the end of a syllable close it off.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept intact within a single syllable.
- The final '-sen' can sometimes have a reduced vowel (schwa) that is dropped in casual speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not typically affect syllable division.
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