achtervolgingswaanzijn
Syllables
ach-ter-vol-gings-waa-nzijn
Pronunciation
/ˈɑxtərfɔlɣɪŋsʋaːnzɪn/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
achter- + volg- + -ingswaanzin
The word 'achtervolgingswaanzin' is a complex Dutch noun syllabified based on open syllable preference and penultimate stress. It's a compound word with a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, all contributing to its length and complexity. Syllable division follows standard Dutch phonological rules, with some considerations for specific phoneme combinations.
Definitions
- 1
A delusion of persecution; the state of being convinced that one is being pursued or harassed.
Delusion of persecution
“Zijn achtervolgingswaanzin werd erger na de dreigbrieven.”
“De patiënt leed aan ernstige achtervolgingswaanzin.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-gings-', following the general Dutch stress pattern.
Syllables
ach — Open syllable (CV), initial syllable.. ter — Open syllable (CV), follows consonant cluster.. vol — Open syllable (CV), standard structure.. gings — Closed syllable (CVC), primary stressed syllable.. waa — Open syllable (CV), vowel length.. nzijn — Closed syllable (CVC), consonant cluster 'nz' as onset.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors CV syllable structure whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The 'ch' and 'ng' are single phonemes. The 'nz' cluster is treated as a single onset.
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