ontkenningspolitiek
Syllables
ont-ken-nings-po-li-tiek
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈkɛnɪŋs.po.li.tɪk/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
ont- + kenn- + -ingspolitiek
The Dutch word 'ontkenningspolitiek' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ont-ken-nings-po-li-tiek. It consists of the prefix 'ont-', the root 'kenn-', the suffix '-ings', and 'politiek'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The policy of denial; a political strategy based on denying facts or responsibility.
Denial politics
“De regering werd beschuldigd van een ontkenningspolitiek met betrekking tot de klimaatverandering.”
“Zijn ontkenningspolitiek maakte hem onbetrouwbaar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nings').
Syllables
ont — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ken — Open syllable, part of the root.. nings — Closed syllable, containing the 'ng' cluster.. po — Open syllable, part of the final compound element.. li — Open syllable, part of the final compound element.. tiek — Closed syllable, final syllable, receives slight emphasis.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV). This is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'ie' diphthong and 'ng' cluster do not pose special syllabification challenges.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization but not syllable division.
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