wijdingsplechtigheden
Syllables
wijd-ings-plech-ti-ghe-den
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛi̯dɪŋs.plɛxtɪɣəˈdeːn/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
wijd + ding + splechtigheden
The word 'wijdingsplechtigheden' is a complex Dutch noun with six syllables, divided according to the principles of open syllable preference and vowel grouping. It consists of a prefix 'wijd-', a root 'ding', and a complex suffix '-splechtigheden'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Dedication ceremonies, consecration rites.
Dedication ceremonies, consecration rites
“De wijdingsplechtigheden werden met veel eerbied uitgevoerd.”
“De bisschop leidde de wijdingsplechtigheden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('plechtigheden').
Syllables
wijd — Open syllable, containing the diphthong 'ij'.. ings — Closed syllable, containing a nasal consonant.. plech — Closed syllable, with a consonant cluster.. ti — Open syllable, short vowel.. ghe — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. den — Closed syllable, long vowel, final consonant.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV), breaking up consonant clusters where possible.
Vowel Grouping
Diphthongs and vowel clusters are treated as a single syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create open syllables.
- The 'ij' digraph requires special consideration.
- The connecting vowel '-s-' doesn't typically create a separate syllable.
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