regeringsaanhangers
Syllables
re-ge-rings-aan-han-gers
Pronunciation
/rəˈɣɛrɪŋsɑːnɦɑŋərs/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
regerings- + aan- + hangers
The word 'regeringsaanhangers' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel nuclei and consonant cluster maintenance. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of 'regering-' (government), 'aan-' (support), and '-hangers' (adherents).
Definitions
- 1
Supporters of the government
Government supporters
“De regeringsaanhangers juichten het besluit toe.”
“De demonstratie trok zowel regeringsaanhangers als critici aan.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gers').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'. ge — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'. rings — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'i', consonant cluster 'ngs'. aan — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'aa'. han — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'a'. gers — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'e', consonant cluster 'rs'
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept within a syllable unless easily separable.
- The 'ng' cluster is always kept together. Regional vowel variations exist but don't affect syllabification.
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