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bourgeoismentaliteit

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
20 characters
Dutch
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bourgeoismentaliteit

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

bour-geois-men-ta-li-teit

Pronunciation

/buʁ.ʒwaːz.mɛn.ta.liˈtɛit/

Stress

000011

Morphemes

bourgeois + mental + iteit

The Dutch word 'bourgeoismentaliteit' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: bour-geois-men-ta-li-teit. It combines a French-derived prefix ('bourgeois') with a Latin-rooted core ('mentaliteit'). Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-teit'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The mindset, values, or attitudes characteristic of the middle class.

    Middle-class mentality

    “Zijn conservatieve opvattingen weerspiegelden een typische bourgeoismentaliteit.”

    syn:middenstandmentaliteitburgerlijkheid
    ant:proletarischementaliteitavant-gardisme

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-teit'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length and structure.

Syllables

6
bour/buʁ/
geois/ʒwaːs/
men/mɛn/
ta/ta/
li/li/
teit/tɛit/

bour — Open syllable, initial syllable. Contains a diphthong-like sequence.. geois — Open syllable, containing the French-derived /ʒ/ sound.. men — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. ta — Open syllable, short vowel.. li — Open syllable, short vowel.. teit — Closed syllable, containing the suffix '-iteit'. Stressed syllable.

Word Parts

pre

bourgeois

French origin, meaning 'middle class', functions as an adjectival/nominal modifier.

root

mental

Latin origin (*mentalis* from *mens* 'mind'), relating to the mind.

suf

iteit

Dutch suffix derived from Latin *-itas*, nominalizes the preceding element.

Similar Words

u­ni­ver­si­teitre­a­li­teitpo­pu­la­ri­teit

Open Syllable Preference

Dutch favors open syllables (CV), leading to divisions like 'bour-geois' and 'men-ta-li'.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are complex, as seen with 'rs' in 'bourgeois'.

Vowel Grouping

Vowel groups are separated into syllables if they represent distinct vowel sounds.

  • The French origin of 'bourgeois' introduces a slight phonetic nuance but doesn't alter the core syllabification rules.
  • The word is relatively straightforward in terms of Dutch phonology.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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