herdenkingsplechtigheden
Syllables
her-den-kings-plech-ti-ghe-den
Pronunciation
/ɦɛrˈdɛŋkɪŋsˌplɛxtɪɣədən/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
her- + denk- + -ingsplechtigheden
The word 'herdenkingsplechtigheden' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'commemoration ceremonies'. It is divided into seven syllables: her-den-kings-plech-ti-ghe-den, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, built from a prefix, roots, and suffixes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel centering and onset maximization.
Definitions
- 1
Ceremonies held to commemorate a person or event.
Commemoration ceremonies
“De herdenkingsplechtigheden vonden plaats op 4 mei.”
“Veel mensen woonden de herdenkingsplechtigheden bij.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('kings').
Syllables
her — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. den — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. kings — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a nasal consonant.. plech — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster 'cht'.. ti — Open syllable, short vowel.. ghe — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. den — Closed syllable, short vowel.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'cht' are kept together as onsets.
Vowel Centering
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Avoidance of Lone Consonants
Consonants are generally not left as syllable-initial elements unless part of a cluster.
- The 'cht' cluster requires special consideration as a single onset.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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