meerderheidsbelangen
Syllables
meer-der-heids-be-lan-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈmeːrdərɦɛitsbəˈlaŋə(n)/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
be + belang + -en
The word 'meerderheidsbelangen' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding. It is divided into six syllables with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and preserving consonant clusters. The word refers to 'majority interests' and is commonly used in political and social contexts.
Definitions
- 1
The interests of the majority.
Majority interests
“De regering moet de meerderheidsbelangen dienen.”
“Het beleid is in strijd met de meerderheidsbelangen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('der').
Syllables
meer — Open syllable, vowel sound.. der — Closed syllable, consonant after vowel.. heids — Closed syllable, consonant after vowel.. be — Open syllable, vowel sound.. lan — Closed syllable, consonant after vowel.. gen — Open syllable, vowel sound, potential reduction of -n.
Word Parts
Vowel Syllabification
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Syllabification
A consonant following a vowel typically forms a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Dutch tends to keep consonant clusters within a single syllable when possible.
- Potential reduction or elision of the final -en in rapid speech or certain dialects.
- The 'rd' cluster is a common and stable feature in Dutch phonology.
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