kanselwelsprekendheid
Syllables
kan-sel-wel-spre-kend-heid
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑ̃səlˌʋɛlsprɛkə(n)tˌɦɛit/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
wel + kansel + heid
The word 'kanselwelsprekendheid' is a complex Dutch noun meaning eloquence. It is syllabified as kan-sel-wel-spre-kend-heid, with primary stress on 'spre'. It's formed from the root 'kansel' (pulpit), the prefix 'wel' (very), and the root 'sprekend' (speaking) with the suffix '-heid' (quality). Syllable division follows Dutch rules of maximizing onsets and respecting suffix boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Eloquence, the quality of being a skilled and persuasive speaker, especially from a pulpit.
Eloquence
“Zijn kanselwelsprekendheid was legendarisch.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('spre').
Syllables
kan — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. sel — Closed syllable.. wel — Open syllable.. spre — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. kend — Closed syllable.. heid — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Initial Syllables
Syllables beginning with a vowel are permissible.
Suffix Boundaries
Syllables are often divided at suffix boundaries.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes make it a complex case.
- The stress pattern is influenced by the overall structure of the word.
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