kennismakingscursussen
Syllables
ken-nis-ma-kings-cur-sus-sen
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛnɪsmɑkɪŋskʏrsəsən/
Stress
1000000
Morphemes
ken- + nis- + -mak-ings-cur-sus-sen
The word 'kennismakingscursussen' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'introductory courses'. It is syllabified as ken-nis-ma-kings-cur-sus-sen, with primary stress on the first syllable ('ken-'). The word is formed through compounding and derivation, with a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllable division follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
Introductory courses; courses designed for beginners.
Introductory courses
“De universiteit biedt een reeks kennismakingscursussen aan.”
“Ik heb me ingeschreven voor de kennismakingscursussen Nederlands.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ken-'). Secondary stress may be present on 'cur-' but is less prominent.
Syllables
ken — Open syllable, stressed.. nis — Open syllable, unstressed.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.. kings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cur — Open syllable, unstressed.. sus — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sen — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to maximize their onsets (initial consonant sounds).
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless easily separable.
Avoidance of Hiatus
Dutch avoids hiatus (two vowels in adjacent syllables).
- The '-sch-' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with consonant clusters.
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