contactbijeenkomsten
Syllables
con-tact-bi-jeen-kom-sten
Pronunciation
/kɔnˈtɑkt biˈjeːnˌkɔmstən/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
bijeen + contact + komsten
The word 'contactbijeenkomsten' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: con-tact-bi-jeen-kom-sten. It follows Dutch syllabification rules favoring open syllables and keeping consonant clusters together. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kom'. The word is composed of the root 'contact', the prefix 'bijeen', and the suffix 'komsten'.
Definitions
- 1
Meetings or gatherings related to contact or communication.
Contact meetings
“De contactbijeenkomsten waren zeer productief.”
“We organiseren regelmatig contactbijeenkomsten voor onze klanten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kom'. Dutch generally follows a penultimate stress pattern.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, part of the root 'contact'.. tact — Closed syllable, part of the root 'contact'. 'ct' cluster treated as a single unit.. bi — Open syllable, part of the prefix 'bijeen'.. jeen — Closed syllable, part of the prefix 'bijeen'.. kom — Open syllable, part of the suffix 'komsten'. Stressed syllable.. sten — Closed syllable, part of the suffix 'komsten'.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV), influencing the division of 'con-tact'.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters like 'ct' are generally kept together.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided based on their constituent morphemes.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally places stress on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'bijeen' prefix can have a reduced vowel pronunciation, but this doesn't affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel quality might exist, but the core syllabification rules remain consistent.
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