begrafenisbedrijven
Syllables
be-gra-fe-nis-be-drij-ven
Pronunciation
/bəˈɣraːfənɪs.bəˈdrɛivən/
Stress
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Morphemes
be- + graf- + -enisbedrij-ven
The word 'begrafenisbedrijven' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: be-gra-fe-nis-be-drij-ven. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'drij'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel endings and maintaining consonant clusters. The word consists of a Germanic prefix 'be-', a root 'graf-', and Dutch suffixes forming a noun.
Definitions
- 1
Companies that provide funeral services.
Funeral companies
“De begrafenisbedrijven in deze stad zijn erg professioneel.”
“We hebben verschillende offertes van begrafenisbedrijven aangevraagd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'drij'.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. gra — Closed syllable, unstressed.. fe — Open syllable, unstressed.. nis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. drij — Closed syllable, stressed.. ven — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllabification, but the presented division is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
- Regional accents might slightly alter vowel pronunciations, but not the syllable division.
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