begrafenisonderneming
Syllables
be-gra-fen-i-son-der-ne-ming
Pronunciation
/bəˈɣraːfənɪsɔndərnɛmɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
be- + graf- + -enisonderneming
The word 'begrafenisonderneming' is a Dutch compound noun. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, keeping common consonant clusters intact. Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and several suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
A business or organization that provides services related to funerals.
Funeral undertaking / Funeral home
“De begrafenisonderneming heeft de uitvaart geregeld.”
“We hebben contact opgenomen met een begrafenisonderneming.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ne'). Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate or antepenultimate syllable in longer words.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. gra — Open syllable, stressed vowel.. fen — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed, connecting vowel.. son — Closed syllable, unstressed, connecting vowel.. der — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ne — Open syllable, primary stressed.. ming — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are often kept together within a syllable, especially if they are common in Dutch.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word generally retains its original syllabic structure.
- The 'ndr' cluster is a common one and is treated as a single unit within the syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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