regeringsinstantie
Syllables
re-ge-rings-in-stan-tie
Pronunciation
/rəˈɣɛrɪŋsɪnˈstɑnti/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
regering + instantie
The Dutch word 'regeringsinstantie' is a compound noun meaning 'government agency'. It is syllabified as re-ge-rings-in-stan-tie, with stress on 'rings'. The syllabification follows vowel peak, consonant cluster, and morphemic boundary rules. The word is composed of the root 'regering' (governance) and 'instantie' (agency).
Definitions
- 1
A government agency or institution.
Government agency/institution
“De regeringsinstantie heeft de nieuwe wet goedgekeurd.”
“Zij werkt bij een belangrijke regeringsinstantie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('rings').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ge — Open syllable, contains a voiced velar fricative.. rings — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. in — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. stan — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. tie — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained unless morphemically separable.
Morphemic Boundaries
Syllable division respects morphemic boundaries.
Open Syllables Preference
Dutch favors open syllables where possible.
- The 'ings' suffix is treated as a single syllable.
- The compound nature of the word influences syllabification.
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