crematieplechtigheid
Syllables
cre-ma-tie-plech-tig-heid
Pronunciation
/kre.maˈti.ə.plɛç.tɪɣ.hɛit/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
crematie- + plech- + -tigheid
The word 'crematieplechtigheid' is a Dutch noun meaning 'cremation ceremony'. It is divided into six syllables: cre-ma-tie-plech-tig-heid, with stress on 'plech'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel-following consonants and avoiding splitting diphthongs. It is a compound word with Latin and Germanic roots, and its structure is similar to other complex Dutch nouns.
Definitions
- 1
A cremation ceremony; the state of being cremated.
Cremation ceremony/rite
“De crematieplechtigheid vond plaats in een intieme kring.”
“Na de crematieplechtigheid was er een samenkomen in het café.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('plech').
Syllables
cre — Open syllable, onset 'cr'.. ma — Open syllable, onset 'm'.. tie — Open syllable, onset 't'.. plech — Closed syllable, onset 'pl', stressed syllable.. tig — Closed syllable, onset 't'.. heid — Diphthong, closed syllable.
Word Parts
crematie-
From Latin *crematio* (cremation). Noun stem.
plech-
From Middle Dutch *plechten* (to pledge, to solemnly declare). Root relating to a formal declaration.
-tigheid
-tig: Germanic suffix indicating an adjective or adverbial quality. -heid: Dutch suffix denoting a state, condition, or quality.
Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Consonants following vowels generally form the onset of the next syllable.
Consonant Cluster Onset Rule
Consonant clusters can form the onset of a syllable, provided they are pronounceable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are generally kept within a single syllable.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the antepenultimate syllable in words of this length.
- The 'g' in 'tig' is pronounced as a velar fricative /ɣ/.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllabification.
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