regeringsgetrouwen
Syllables
re-ge-rings-ge-trouw-en
Pronunciation
/rəˈɣɛrɪŋsɣəˈtrœːʋən/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
re- + gering + -en
The word 'regeringsgetrouwen' is a complex Dutch noun formed from multiple morphemes. Syllabification follows vowel-centered rules, with stress on the antepenultimate syllable ('trouw'). The word means 'government loyalists' and is a common term in Dutch political discourse.
Definitions
- 1
Loyalists to the government
Government loyalists
“De regeringsgetrouwen prezen het nieuwe beleid.”
“De oppositie bekritiseerde de regeringsgetrouwen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('trouw').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ge — Open syllable.. rings — Closed syllable, contains 'ng' cluster.. ge — Open syllable.. trouw — Closed, stressed syllable.. en — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllables
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
- Dutch allows some flexibility with consonant clusters, but the breakdown adheres to common rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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