meisjesbesnijdennissen
Syllables
mei-sjes-be-snij-den-nis-sen
Pronunciation
/ˈmɛi̯s.jə.bəˈsnɛi̯.də.nɪs.sə/
Stress
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Morphemes
be- + snij- + -denissen
The word 'meisjesbesnijdenissen' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding and derivation. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on 'mei-'. The word refers to female genital mutilation and is exclusively a noun.
Definitions
- 1
The practice of female genital mutilation.
Female genital mutilation
“Meisjesbesnijdenissen zijn een schending van de mensenrechten.”
“De overheid voert campagnes om meisjesbesnijdenissen te voorkomen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('mei-'). Secondary stress on 'snij-'. Remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
mei — Open syllable, stressed.. sjes — Open syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. snij — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. den — Open syllable, unstressed.. nis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sen — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible. Syllable division occurs to create open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally not broken unless absolutely necessary. 'sn' remains intact.
Suffix Boundaries
Suffixes are often treated as separate syllables, especially complex ones like '-issen'.
- The '-issen' suffix is a complex morphological unit that requires careful consideration during syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
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