scholengemeenschappen
Syllables
scho-len-ge-meen-schap-pen
Pronunciation
/ˈsxoːləŋ.ɣəˈmeːn.sχɑpən/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
school + -en-gemeen-schap-en
The word 'scholengemeenschappen' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding and derivation. It is divided into six syllables: scho-len-ge-meen-schap-pen, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. The morphemic analysis reveals a root 'school' and several suffixes indicating plurality and nominalization. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, preserving digraphs and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A group of schools working together, often with a shared administration or educational philosophy.
School communities
“De scholengemeenschappen in deze regio werken nauw samen.”
“Het beleid van de scholengemeenschappen is gericht op kwaliteitsverbetering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ge-meen-schap-pen').
Syllables
scho — Open syllable, containing a diphthong and a consonant. Initial syllable.. len — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant. Follows the 'sch' digraph.. ge — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a voiced velar fricative. Part of the 'gemeen-' morpheme.. meen — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a nasal consonant. Part of the 'gemeen-' morpheme.. schap — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster. Contains the nominalizing suffix '-schap-'. pen — Closed syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a consonant. Plural marker '-en'.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
Digraph Preservation
Digraphs like 'sch' are treated as single units.
Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch generally avoids syllables consisting of a single consonant.
- The 'ng' sound is treated as a single unit.
- Vowel length can influence perceived syllable boundaries but doesn't change the formal division.
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