belangstellingssfeer
Syllables
be-lang-stel-lings-sfeer
Pronunciation
/bəˈlɑŋstɛlɪŋsfeːr/
Stress
01101
Morphemes
be- + langstelling + -sfeer
The word 'belangstellingssfeer' is a Dutch noun composed of a prefix, root, and suffix. It is divided into five syllables: be-lang-stel-lings-sfeer, with primary stress on 'stel'. Syllabification follows vowel peak principles and maintains consonant clusters. The word refers to a sphere of interest or attention.
Definitions
- 1
The atmosphere or environment of interest or attention.
Sphere of interest, area of attention.
“De wetenschappelijke belangstellingssfeer rond dit onderwerp is groot.”
“Hij voelde zich niet thuis in die politieke belangstellingssfeer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('stel'). The first syllable ('be') is unstressed, and the final syllable ('sfeer') receives a slight emphasis.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. lang — Open syllable, stressed.. stel — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. lings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sfeer — Closed syllable, slightly emphasized.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together unless easily separable.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words maintain the syllable structure of their parts.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are treated as separate syllables if they contain a vowel.
- The consonant cluster '-st-' is common and doesn't trigger syllable division.
- The '-ings' suffix is treated as a single unit.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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