autoriteitsargument
Syllables
au-to-ri-teits-ar-gu-ment
Pronunciation
/aʊ̯.to.rɛi̯.tɛi̯ts.ar.ɣy.mɛnt/
Stress
0101010
Morphemes
auto- + riteit- + -argument
The word 'autoriteitsargument' is a Dutch noun meaning 'argument from authority'. It is syllabified as au-to-ri-teits-ar-gu-ment, with primary stress on 'teits'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Greek prefix, a Latin-derived root, and a French/Latin suffix. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks.
Definitions
- 1
An argument that relies on the authority or credibility of a person or source to support a claim.
Argument from authority
“Hij gebruikte een autoriteitsargument om zijn standpunt te verdedigen.”
“We moeten oppassen voor autoriteitsargumenten, want autoriteit is geen garantie voor waarheid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('teits').
Syllables
au — Open syllable, diphthong.. to — Open syllable, stressed.. ri — Open syllable, diphthong.. teits — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ar — Open syllable.. gu — Open syllable.. ment — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Breaking up consonant clusters is avoided unless they are complex.
Vowel Cluster Separation
Vowel clusters are often separated into distinct syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation may affect perceived syllable boundaries.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress distribution.
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