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geloofsverkondiging

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
19 characters
Dutch
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6syllables

geloofsverkondiging

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ge-loofs-ver-kon-di-ging

Pronunciation

/ɣəˈloːfsfərˌkɔndɪɣɪŋ/

Stress

010011

Morphemes

ge- + loof + -sverkondiging

The Dutch word 'geloofsverkondiging' is divided into six syllables: ge-loofs-ver-kon-di-ging. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. The word is a complex noun formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, reflecting typical Dutch compounding patterns. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding single-letter syllables.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The act of proclaiming or announcing one's faith or beliefs.

    Proclamation of faith, evangelization

    De geloofsverkondiging van de predikant was inspirerend.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ver-kon-di-ging'). Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate or antepenultimate syllable, with longer words tending towards antepenultimate stress.

Syllables

6
ge/ɣə/
loofs/loːfs/
ver/fər/
kon/kɔn/
di/dɪ/
ging/ɣɪŋ/

ge Open syllable, unstressed. Contains the voiced velar fricative /ɣ/.. loofs Closed syllable, stressed. Contains the long vowel /oː/ and the fricative /s/.. ver Open syllable, unstressed. Contains the labiodental fricative /f/.. kon Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains the vowel /ɔ/ and the nasal consonant /n/.. di Open syllable, unstressed. Contains the vowel /ɪ/.. ging Closed syllable, stressed. Contains the vowel /ɪ/ and the velar nasal /ŋ/.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'ver-').

Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables

Dutch avoids syllables consisting of a single vowel or consonant.

Vowel Grouping

Vowel digraphs and trigraphs are generally treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable (e.g., 'oo' in 'loofs').

  • The 'sch' sound can be pronounced as /sx/ or /ʃ/ depending on the region and speaker, but this doesn't affect the syllabification.
  • Dutch compound words often follow these syllabification rules, but the specific division can sometimes be influenced by semantic considerations.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025

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