plantenaardrijkskunde
Syllables
plan-te-na-ard-rijks-kun-de
Pronunciation
/ˈplaːn.tə.nɑːr.drɪks.kʏn.də/
Stress
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Morphemes
planten- + aardrijks- + -kunde
The word 'plantenaardrijkskunde' is a compound noun meaning 'botany'. It is divided into seven syllables: plan-te-na-ard-rijks-kun-de, with primary stress on 'kun'. The division follows vowel-based rules and onset maximization principles. It consists of the prefix 'planten-', the root 'aardrijks-', and the suffix '-kunde'.
Definitions
- 1
The scientific study of plants, botany; plant geography.
Botany, plant geography
“Hij studeert plantenaardrijkskunde aan de universiteit.”
“De plantenaardrijkskunde van Nederland is zeer divers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kun'.
Syllables
plan — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. ard — Open syllable, unstressed.. rijks — Closed syllable, unstressed.. kun — Closed syllable, stressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are often kept together as onsets of syllables.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered by sonority within a syllable.
- Dutch syllable division can be complex with consonant clusters, but this word follows general rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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