ontgroeningsceremonie
Syllables
ont-groen-ings-ce-re-mo-nie
Pronunciation
/ɔn.tɣroː.nɪŋs.sɛ.rə.moː.ni/
Stress
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Morphemes
ont- + groen- + -ingsceremonie
The Dutch word 'ontgroeningsceremonie' is a compound noun meaning 'initiation ceremony'. It is divided into seven syllables: ont-groen-ings-ce-re-mo-nie, with primary stress on 'groen'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Germanic prefix, root, and suffixes, along with a French-derived element. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and diphthong integrity.
Definitions
- 1
A hazing or initiation ceremony, often involving humiliating or embarrassing tasks for newcomers.
Initiation ceremony, hazing ritual
“De ontgroeningsceremonie was behoorlijk intens.”
“Studentenverenigingen staan bekend om hun ontgroeningsceremonies.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('groen'). Dutch stress is generally weak, but the first element of a compound receives slightly more emphasis.
Syllables
ont — Open syllable, unstressed.. groen — Open syllable, primary stressed.. ings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ce — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. mo — Open syllable, unstressed.. nie — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV), leading to divisions like 'ont-' and 'groen-'
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs like 'oe' are not broken across syllable boundaries.
Compound Word Stress
Stress generally falls on the first element of a compound word.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Syllable boundaries avoid splitting consonant clusters where possible.
- The compound nature of the word allows for some flexibility in syllable division, but the chosen division prioritizes maintaining diphthongs and avoiding consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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