voorlichtingsbijeenkomst
Syllables
voor-licht-ings-bi-jeen-komst
Pronunciation
/vɔrˈlɪxtɪŋsbiˈjɛnˌkɔmst/
Stress
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Morphemes
voor- + licht- + -ings-komst
The word 'voorlichtingsbijeenkomst' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'information meeting'. It's divided into six syllables: voor-licht-ings-bi-jeen-komst, with primary stress on 'kom'. The word is formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, typical of Dutch compound nouns.
Definitions
- 1
A meeting or gathering intended to provide information or raise awareness about a particular topic.
Information meeting, awareness meeting
“De gemeente organiseert een voorlichtingsbijeenkomst over de nieuwe regelgeving.”
“Er was een drukke voorlichtingsbijeenkomst over de gevolgen van klimaatverandering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kom'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
voor — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel sound /ɔ/. licht — Closed syllable, contains the root of the word, vowel sound /ɪ/. ings — Closed syllable, contains a suffix, vowel sound /ɪ/. bi — Open syllable, part of the compound, vowel sound /i/. jeen — Closed syllable, part of the compound, diphthong /ɛi/. komst — Closed syllable, contains a suffix, vowel sound /ɔ/
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept intact within a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless unpronounceable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is syllabified separately.
- The 's' between 'lichtings' and 'bijeen' is a connecting element and doesn't form a syllable on its own.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the syllabification.
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