kennisinfrastructuur
Syllables
ken-nis-in-fra-struc-tuur
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛnɪsɪnfraːstryktyːr/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
ken- + infrastructuur
The word 'kennisinfrastructuur' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ken-nis-in-fra-struc-tuur. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('struc'). The word is formed from the prefix 'ken-' (knowledge) and the root 'infrastructuur' (infrastructure). Syllabification follows Dutch rules of maximizing onsets and vowel-based division.
Definitions
- 1
The basic facilities, systems, and organizations needed for a society or enterprise to function, specifically relating to knowledge.
Knowledge infrastructure
“De overheid investeert in de kennisinfrastructuur van het land.”
“Een goede kennisinfrastructuur is essentieel voor innovatie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('struc'). The 'ken' syllable receives secondary stress.
Syllables
ken — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed (though secondary stress in the overall word).. nis — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. in — Closed syllable, short vowel.. fra — Open syllable, long vowel.. struc — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. tuur — Closed syllable, long vowel.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'str' in 'struc').
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress is placed on the second-to-last syllable.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can influence syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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