begrafenisceremoniës
Syllables
be-gra-fen-is-ce-re-mo-ni-ës
Pronunciation
/bəˈɣraːfənɪsˌsɛrəˈmoːniəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
be- + graf- + -enisceremonies
The word 'begrafenisceremonies' is a complex Dutch noun with nine syllables, divided based on vowel endings and consonant cluster rules. Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. It's morphologically complex, combining Germanic and Latin/French elements.
Definitions
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Funeral ceremonies
Funeral ceremonies
“De begrafenisceremonies waren zeer plechtig.”
“Ze organiseerden uitgebreide begrafenisceremonies voor hun geliefde.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ës').
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. gra — Closed syllable, unstressed.. fen — Open syllable, unstressed.. is — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ce — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. mo — Open syllable, unstressed.. ni — Open syllable, unstressed.. ës — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Ending
Syllables generally end in a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Break
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first consonant if a vowel follows, except for common initial clusters like 'gr'.
- The 'gr' cluster is an exception to the consonant cluster break rule. Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not affect syllabification.
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