kennismakingslessen
Syllables
ken-nis-ma-kings-les-sen
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛnɪsmɑkɪŋslɛsə(n)/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
ken- + nis + mak-ings-lessen
The word 'kennismakingslessen' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: ken-nis-ma-kings-les-sen. Primary stress falls on the second syllable. It's formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, indicating the process of introductory lessons. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules with exceptions for consonant clusters like 'ng'.
Definitions
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Introductory lessons
Introductory lessons
“De kennismakingslessen waren erg leuk.”
“We beginnen met een reeks kennismakingslessen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nis').
Syllables
ken — Open syllable, initial syllable.. nis — Closed syllable, part of the root morpheme.. ma — Open syllable, connecting element.. kings — Closed syllable, contains the 'ng' cluster.. les — Closed syllable, root of the plural suffix.. sen — Closed syllable, plural suffix, final syllable. 'n' often reduced.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Breaking
Consonant clusters are typically broken after the first vowel, unless the cluster forms a single phoneme (e.g., 'ng').
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single phoneme.
- The final 'n' in 'lessen' is often reduced or elided in casual speech.
- Stress placement is influenced by compound length.
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