massacommunicatiemiddel
Syllables
mas-sa-com-mu-ni-ca-tie-mid-del
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑsa kɔmy.ni.ka.ti.ˈmɪdəl/
Stress
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Morphemes
massa + communicatie + middel
The Dutch word 'massacommunicatiemiddel' is a compound noun divided into nine syllables (mas-sa-com-mu-ni-ca-tie-mid-del) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('tie'). It's composed of the prefix 'massa-', the root 'communicatie-', and the suffix '-middel', all with Latin or Middle Dutch origins. Syllabification follows vowel-initial and consonant cluster rules, typical for Dutch compounds.
Definitions
- 1
A tool or channel used to disseminate information to a large audience.
Mass communication medium
“De televisie is een belangrijk massacommunicatiemiddel.”
“Het internet is een krachtig massacommunicatiemiddel geworden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tie' (communicatie). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns.
Syllables
mas — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. com — Open syllable, unstressed.. mu — Open syllable, unstressed.. ni — Open syllable, unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. tie — Closed syllable, primary stress.. mid — Closed syllable, unstressed.. del — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllables
Each vowel generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification of compound words follows the rules for individual morphemes.
- The 'mm' cluster in 'communicatie' is commonly pronounced as a single unit.
- The length of the word and its compound nature require careful attention to morphemic boundaries.
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