regeringsaanhanger
Syllables
re-ge-rings-aan-han-ger
Pronunciation
/rəˈɣɛrɪŋsɑːnɦɑŋər/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
regering- + aan- + hanger
The word 'regeringsaanhanger' is a compound noun in Dutch, divided into six syllables: re-ge-rings-aan-han-ger. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rings'). Syllabification follows the rules of maintaining consonant clusters and ending syllables with vowels.
Definitions
- 1
A person who supports the government.
Government supporter
“De regeringsaanhanger was blij met de nieuwe wet.”
“Veel regeringsaanhangers steunden het beleid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rings').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ge — Open syllable.. rings — Closed syllable, primary stress.. aan — Open syllable.. han — Open syllable.. ger — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as possible.
- The 'ng' sound is treated as a single phoneme.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur, but do not affect syllabification.
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