kennismakingsperiode
Syllables
ken-nis-ma-kings-pe-ri-o-de
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛnɪsmɑkɪŋs.pə.ri.o.də/
Stress
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Morphemes
ken- + nis- + -makings-periode
The Dutch word 'kennismakingsperiode' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables: ken-nis-ma-kings-pe-ri-o-de. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ma'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, keeping consonant clusters intact.
Definitions
- 1
A period of time dedicated to getting to know someone or something.
Introduction period, getting-to-know-each-other period.
“De kennismakingsperiode op de universiteit was erg spannend.”
“Na de kennismakingsperiode begon het echte werk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ma'). Dutch stress is typically on the penultimate or antepenultimate syllable in compound words. In this case, the antepenultimate syllable is stressed.
Syllables
ken — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a short vowel.. nis — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. ma — Open syllable, stressed syllable, contains a short vowel.. kings — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a final consonant cluster.. pe — Open syllable, unstressed, contains a schwa.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed, contains a short vowel.. o — Open syllable, unstressed, contains a short vowel.. de — Open syllable, unstressed, contains a schwa.
Word Parts
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Vowel-centric Syllabification
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
- The 'sm' cluster in 'kennismakings' is treated as a single unit.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common but doesn't affect syllabification.
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