dekolonisatieproces
Syllables
de-ko-lo-ni-sa-tie-pro-ces
Pronunciation
/də.ko.lo.ni.ˈsa.ti.ə.pro.səs/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + kolo- + -nisatieproces
The word 'dekolonisatieproces' is divided into eight syllables based on Dutch vowel rules, with primary stress on 'sa'. It's a complex noun formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, reflecting typical Dutch morphology. Syllable division follows standard Dutch phonological patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The process of a country or territory gaining independence from colonial rule.
Decolonization process
“Het dekolonisatieproces verliep langzaam.”
“De studie onderzocht het dekolonisatieproces in Afrika.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable 'sa'.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. ko — Open syllable, unstressed.. lo — Open syllable, unstressed.. ni — Open syllable, unstressed.. sa — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. tie — Open syllable, unstressed.. pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. ces — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
de-
Dutch, negation/reversal
kolo-
Greek origin (kolonos), via Latin/French (colonie), relating to colonies
-nisatieproces
Combination of Dutch and French suffixes: -ni- (connecting vowel), -sa- (Latin status), -tie (French -tion), -pro- (Dutch compound formation), -ces (Dutch process indication)
Similar Words
Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels. Consonant clusters are resolved within a syllable.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate or antepenultimate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word is standard for Dutch.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllable division.
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