regeringsformaties
Syllables
re-ge-rings-for-ma-ties
Pronunciation
/rəˈɣɛrɪŋsfɔrmaːtsis/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
re- + gering- + -ingsformaties
The word 'regeringsformaties' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'government formations'. It is divided into six syllables: re-ge-rings-for-ma-ties, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing open syllables and pronounceable consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The process of forming a government, typically involving negotiations between political parties.
Government formations
“De regeringsformaties duurden deze keer erg lang.”
“De partijen zijn verwikkeld in moeilijke regeringsformaties.”
syn:Kabinetsformatie
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('for').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ge — Open syllable.. rings — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. for — Open syllable.. ma — Open syllable.. ties — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can end a syllable if they are pronounceable.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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