gedaanteverwisseling
Syllables
ge-daan-te-ver-wis-se-ling
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈdaːntəvərˈʋɪsələŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
ge- + daan + -teverwisseling
The word 'gedaanteverwisseling' is a Dutch noun meaning 'disguise'. It is divided into seven syllables: ge-daan-te-ver-wis-se-ling, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable 'ling'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, interfix, and suffix. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and the principle of maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The act of disguising oneself or something else; a transformation or change of appearance.
Disguise, transformation, shape-shifting.
“De gedaanteverwisseling was perfect.”
“Hij gebruikte een gedaanteverwisseling om de stad binnen te komen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ling'. The stress is relatively even, but 'ling' receives slightly more emphasis.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. daan — Open syllable, unstressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. wis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.. ling — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs (like 'aa') are kept within a single syllable.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally assigned to the following vowel to create a valid onset.
Prefix/Suffix Boundaries
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into distinct syllables.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'g' and 'w' sounds.
- The complex morphology of Dutch allows for some flexibility in analysis.
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