gedragswetenschapper
Syllables
ge-drag-swet-en-schap-per
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈdrɑɣsʋəˈtɛnsʃɑpər/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
ge- + drag + -swetenschapper
The word 'gedragswetenschapper' is a compound noun syllabified into six syllables: ge-drag-swet-en-schap-per. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and maintains consonant clusters. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
A person who studies human or animal behavior using scientific methods.
Behavioral scientist
“De gedragswetenschapper deed onderzoek naar de effecten van sociale media.”
“Gedragswetenschappers proberen menselijk gedrag te begrijpen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('wetenschapp-').
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, initial syllable.. drag — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. swet — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a glide.. en — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. schap — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. per — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain at least one vowel.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they violate sonority sequencing principles.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes lead to ambiguity, but the rules are generally straightforward in this case.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but they typically do not affect the core syllabification.
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