holocaustontkeninning
Syllables
ho-lo-caust-ont-ke-nin-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈɦɔloˌkaʊstɔnˈtɛkənɪŋ/
Stress
1000010
Morphemes
ont- + holocaust + -kenning
The Dutch word 'holocaustontkenning' is a compound noun meaning 'Holocaust denial'. It is syllabified as ho-lo-caust-ont-ke-nin-ning, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is composed of the prefix 'ont-', the root 'holocaust', and the suffix '-kenning'. Syllable division follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
The act of denying or minimizing the historical reality and extent of the Holocaust.
Holocaust denial
“Holocaustontkenning is een vorm van antisemitisme.”
“De rechtbank veroordeelde de man voor holocaustontkenning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ho-'). Secondary stress is weak and can be debated, but is present on the 'nin' syllable.
Syllables
ho — Open syllable, stressed, containing a diphthong.. lo — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a vowel.. caust — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a diphthong and consonant cluster.. ont — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a vowel and consonant cluster.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a schwa.. nin — Closed syllable, stressed, containing a vowel and nasal consonant.. ning — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a vowel and nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch generally avoids creating syllables consisting of a single consonant.
- The length and complexity of the consonant clusters in 'holocaustontkenning' are notable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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