volkerengemeenschap
Syllables
vol-ker-en-ge-meen-schap
Pronunciation
/ˈvɔl.kə.rɛn.ɣə.meːn.sxɑp/
Stress
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Morphemes
volk, gemeen + schap
The word 'volkerengemeenschap' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: vol-ker-en-ge-meen-schap. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of Germanic roots and a suffix, and its syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A community of people sharing a common culture, ancestry, language, or other characteristics.
Ethnic community, people's community
“De Nederlandse regering erkent de rechten van alle volkerengemeenschappen.”
“Het museum toont de kunst van verschillende volkerengemeenschappen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('meen').
Syllables
vol — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ker — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'kr' maintained.. en — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ge — Open syllable, connecting element.. meen — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. schap — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'sch' maintained.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept within a single syllable unless exceptionally complex.
Connecting Element Treatment
Connecting elements like 'eren' are treated as single units.
- The 'eren' element is a connecting element and doesn't follow typical syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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