gedragswetenschappelijk
Syllables
ge-drag-swet-en-schap-pe-lijk
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈdrɑɣsʋəˈtɛnsχɑpələk/
Stress
0100100
Morphemes
ge- + dragen + -swetenschappelijk
The word 'gedragswetenschappelijk' is a complex Dutch adjective broken down into seven syllables: ge-drag-swet-en-schap-pe-lijk. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound word formed from the prefix 'ge-', the root 'dragen', and the suffixes '-sweten-' and '-schappelijk'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the scientific study of behavior.
Behavioral scientific, behavioral-scientific
“Een gedragswetenschappelijk onderzoek.”
“De gedragswetenschappelijke benadering van het probleem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('wetenschappelijk').
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, initial syllable.. drag — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. swet — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. en — Open syllable, connecting element.. schap — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. pe — Open syllable.. lijk — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable if they follow a vowel.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
- Dutch allows some flexibility in syllabification, but the provided breakdown is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
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