herdenkingsbijeenkomst
Syllables
her-den-kings-bi-jeen-komst
Pronunciation
/ɦɛrˈdɛŋkɪŋsbiˈjeːnˌkɔmst/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
her- + -denk- + -ings
The word 'herdenkingsbijeenkomst' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'commemoration gathering'. It is divided into six syllables with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of maximizing onsets and treating diphthongs as single vowel sounds. The word's morphemic structure reveals Germanic origins and a nominalizing suffix.
Definitions
- 1
A gathering or meeting to commemorate an event or person.
Commemoration gathering, memorial meeting.
“De herdenkingsbijeenkomst vond plaats op 4 mei.”
“Een grote herdenkingsbijeenkomst werd georganiseerd in het park.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('bi-jeen-komst').
Syllables
her — Open syllable, vowel sound.. den — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. kings — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. bi — Open syllable, vowel sound.. jeen — Closed syllable, diphthong.. komst — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Dutch prefers syllables with consonant-vowel (CV) structures.
Vowel Clusters
Diphthongs and triphthongs are generally treated as single vowel sounds within a syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up to create valid syllables, prioritizing onsets.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The 'bij' prefix is treated as a separate syllable despite being short.
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