huwelijksgemeenschap
Syllables
hu-we-lijks-ge-meen-schap
Pronunciation
/hyˈʋɛlɪksɣəˈmeːnsxɑp/
Stress
001011
Morphemes
huw + gemeen + elijk-s-schap
The word 'huwelijksgemeenschap' is a complex Dutch noun formed from multiple morphemes. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding splitting diphthongs or consonant clusters where possible. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word refers to the community of property arising from marriage.
Definitions
- 1
The legal regime governing the property of married couples in the Netherlands, where assets are jointly owned.
Community of property, marital community
“De huwelijksgemeenschap wordt ontbonden bij scheiding.”
“Zij hebben een huwelijksgemeenschap opgericht.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'meen' (1). The other syllables are unstressed (0).
Syllables
hu — Open syllable, initial syllable.. we — Open syllable, contains a schwa-like vowel.. lijks — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong and a final consonant cluster.. ge — Open syllable, contains a voiced velar fricative.. meen — Closed syllable, long vowel sound.. schap — Closed syllable, contains a voiceless postalveolar fricative and a final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
huw
From the verb 'huwen' (to marry), Germanic origin, indicates relation to marriage.
gemeen
Meaning 'common' or 'joint', Germanic origin, core meaning of shared ownership.
elijk-s-schap
Combination of adjective forming suffix '-lijk', genitive marker '-s', and noun-forming suffix '-schap', Germanic origin, forms a noun denoting a state or community.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Syllables are built around vowel sounds, aiming to include as many vowels as possible in each syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are easily separable by a vowel sound.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries; they form a single syllable.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit, but could theoretically be split in some pronunciations.
- The 'lijk' sequence is generally kept together as a syllable, reflecting its morphological unity.
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