preekvoorbereiding
Syllables
preek-voor-be-rei-ding
Pronunciation
/ˈpreːkˌfoːr.bə.rɛi̯.dɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
voor + preek/bereid + ing
The Dutch word 'preekvoorbereiding' (sermon preparation) is divided into five syllables: preek-voor-be-rei-ding. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('be'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. It is a compound noun formed from Germanic roots.
Definitions
- 1
The act of preparing a sermon.
Sermon preparation
“De predikant besteedt veel tijd aan de preekvoorbereiding.”
“Preekvoorbereiding is een belangrijk onderdeel van zijn werk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be'), following the general Dutch rule of stressing the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
preek — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. voor — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. rei — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. ding — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless breaking them up would create an open syllable.
- The word is a compound noun, and its syllabification follows standard rules for Dutch compounds.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but they do not affect the syllabification.
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