kennismakingstournee
Syllables
ken-nis-ma-king-stour-nee
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛnɪsmɑkɪŋsturˈneː/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
ken + mak + ing-stour-nee
The Dutch word 'kennismakingstournee' is a compound noun meaning 'acquaintance tour'. It is divided into six syllables: ken-nis-ma-king-stour-nee, with primary stress on 'tour'. The word's structure reflects typical Dutch compounding patterns, combining Germanic and French elements.
Definitions
- 1
A journey or series of events designed to introduce someone or something to a wider audience.
Acquaintance tour, getting-to-know-you tour.
“De band ging op kennismakingstournee door het land.”
“De burgemeester organiseerde een kennismakingstournee door de wijken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tour'.
Syllables
ken — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. nis — Open syllable, unstressed.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.. king — Closed syllable, unstressed.. stour — Closed syllable, stressed.. nee — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are generally divided between vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable.
Avoid Single Intervocalic Consonant
Dutch avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels.
- The word is a relatively recent compound with French influences.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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