kennismakingsgesprekken
Syllables
ken-nis-ma-kings-ge-sprek-ken
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛnɪsmɑkɪŋsxɛsprɛkən/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
ge- + ken- + -nis-mak-ing-s-ge-sprek-ken
The word 'kennismakingsgesprekken' is a complex Dutch noun syllabified as ken-nis-ma-kings-ge-sprek-ken, with primary stress on 'kings'. It's formed through compounding and derivation, utilizing Germanic prefixes and suffixes. Syllabification follows vowel grouping and consonant cluster accommodation rules.
Definitions
- 1
Getting-to-know-you conversations or introductory talks.
Getting-to-know-you conversations
“De sollicitant had een reeks kennismakingsgesprekken met verschillende teamleden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('kings'). Dutch stress is often on the penultimate or antepenultimate syllable, but complex words can deviate.
Syllables
ken — Open syllable, initial syllable.. nis — Closed syllable.. ma — Open syllable.. kings — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. ge — Open syllable, prefix.. sprek — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ken — Open syllable, diminutive suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels within a syllable are grouped together (e.g., 'ma').
Consonant Cluster Accommodation
Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters within syllables (e.g., 'sprek').
Prefix Separation
Prefixes like 'ge-' are often treated as separate syllables.
- The word is a complex compound noun, requiring careful application of syllabification rules.
- Dutch allows for a degree of flexibility in syllabification, particularly with prefixes.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might influence syllable boundaries, but the core principles remain consistent.
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