begrafenisvereniging
Syllables
be-gra-fe-nis-ver-e-ni-ging
Pronunciation
/bəˈɣraːfənisvərˈeːnɪɣɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
be- + graf- + -enisvereniging
The word 'begrafenisvereniging' is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules favoring open syllables and the sonority sequencing principle. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of a Germanic prefix 'be-', a root 'graf-', and Dutch suffixes forming a noun denoting a funeral association.
Definitions
- 1
A funeral association or burial society.
Funeral association, burial society
“Hij is lid van een begrafenisvereniging.”
“De begrafenisvereniging organiseerde de uitvaart.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('e' in 'ver-e-ni-ging').
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. gra — Open syllable, stressed.. fe — Open syllable, unstressed.. nis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. e — Open syllable, stressed.. ni — Open syllable, unstressed.. ging — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonant clusters are resolved based on sonority.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'g' (/ɣ/ or /x/).
- Slight vowel quality variations depending on dialect.
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