wijdingsplechtigheid
Syllables
wij-dings-plech-tig-heid
Pronunciation
/ˈwɛi̯dɪŋs.plɛç.tɪɣ.hɛit/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
wijd + ding + s-plech-tig-heid
The word 'wijdingsplechtigheid' is a complex Dutch noun with five syllables, stressed on the fourth syllable ('tig'). It's formed by compounding and suffixation, following Dutch syllabification rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. The 'ij' diphthong and connecting vowel '-s-' are treated as single units.
Definitions
- 1
Solemn dedication or consecration.
Dedication ceremony, solemnity, consecration
“De wijdingsplechtigheid van de nieuwe kerk trok veel bezoekers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tig').
Syllables
wij — Open syllable, diphthong nucleus, unstressed.. dings — Closed syllable, nasal consonant ending, unstressed.. plech — Closed syllable, fricative ending, unstressed.. tig — Closed syllable, fricative ending, unstressed.. heid — Open syllable, vowel ending, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are placed in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs are generally kept within a single syllable.
- The 'ij' diphthong is treated as a single vowel sound.
- The connecting vowel '-s-' doesn't create a separate syllable.
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