vriendschapbetuiging
Syllables
vrien-dschap-be-tui-ging
Pronunciation
/ˈvriːntsʃɑpsbəˈtœyɣɪŋ/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
ge- + vriendschap + -betuiging
The word 'vriendschapsbetuiging' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding. It is divided into five syllables: vrien-dschap-be-tui-ging, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable 'tui'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets, while avoiding splitting diphthongs. The word's morphemic structure reveals Germanic origins and a combination of prefix, root, and suffix elements.
Definitions
- 1
A demonstration or expression of friendship.
Friendship expression, token of friendship.
“Zijn bezoek was een mooie vriendschapsbetuiging.”
“De bloemen waren een vriendschapsbetuiging van de buren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tui' (be-tui-ging). The first two syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
vrien — Open syllable, initial vowel sound.. dschap — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. tui — Open syllable, stressed.. ging — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllables
Each vowel sound generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially if they form a natural onset.
Maximizing Onsets
Dutch tends to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept intact within a single syllable.
- The 'sch' digraph is treated as a single consonant sound /sx/ in Dutch.
- The 'v' at the beginning of 'vriendschap' is a voiced fricative, which is common in Dutch.
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