naturalisatieprocedure
Syllables
na-tu-ra-li-sa-tie-pro-ce-du-re
Pronunciation
/na.ty.ra.li.sa.ˈti.ə.pro.sə.dy.rə/
Stress
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Morphemes
naturalisatie- + naturalisatie + -procedure
The Dutch word 'naturalisatieprocedure' (naturalization procedure) is divided into ten syllables: na-tu-ra-li-sa-tie-pro-ce-du-re. The primary stress falls on 'tie'. It's a compound noun with French/Latin roots, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules of vowel-based division and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
The official process by which a foreign national can become a citizen of the Netherlands.
Naturalization procedure
“De naturalisatieprocedure kan lang duren.”
“Hij is bezig met de naturalisatieprocedure.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tie') of the word. Dutch stress is generally weak, but the penultimate syllable of the final component in compound nouns often receives the strongest emphasis.
Syllables
na — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tu — Open syllable.. ra — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. sa — Open syllable.. tie — Diphthong followed by schwa, stressed syllable.. pro — Open syllable.. ce — Open syllable.. du — Open syllable.. re — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
naturalisatie-
Derived from French 'naturalisation', ultimately from Latin 'naturalis' (relating to birth). Denotes the process of becoming a naturalized citizen.
naturalisatie
Functions as a derived root in this context.
-procedure
Derived from French 'procédure', ultimately from Latin 'procedere' (to proceed). Denotes a series of actions or a process.
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless easily separable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
In compound nouns, the penultimate syllable of the final component often receives the primary stress.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The French origins of the morphemes do not alter the Dutch syllabification rules.
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