ervaringswetenschap
Syllables
er-va-rings-we-ten-schap
Pronunciation
/ɛrˈvaːriŋsʋɛtənsʃɑp/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
er- + varing + schap
The word 'ervaringswetenschap' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: er-va-rings-we-ten-schap. The primary stress falls on 'wetenschap'. It's composed of the prefix 'er-', the root 'varing', and the suffix 'schap', all of Germanic origin. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding single initial consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The scientific study of experience.
Empiricism, science of experience.
“De ervaringswetenschap richt zich op observeerbare fenomenen.”
“Hij is een voorstander van de ervaringswetenschap.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'wetenschap'. Dutch stress is generally weak, but this syllable receives slightly more emphasis.
Syllables
er — Open syllable, initial syllable. Contains a schwa sound.. va — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. rings — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. we — Open syllable, contains a voiced labiodental fricative.. ten — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. schap — Closed syllable, contains a voiceless postalveolar fricative.
Word Parts
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch favors CV syllables. Syllable division attempts to create as many open syllables as possible.
Avoid Single Initial Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the beginning of a syllable unless part of a consonant cluster.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided based on the individual morphemes and their inherent syllabic structure.
- The 'sch' consonant cluster is a common feature of Dutch and is treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- Dutch stress is relatively weak and predictable, but the final element of a compound word often receives slightly more emphasis.
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