gedraagswetenschapperss
Syllables
ge-draag-swet-en-schap-pers-s
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈdrɑɣsʋəˈtɛnsʃɑpərs/
Stress
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Morphemes
ge- + dragen + -schapwetenschappers
The word 'gedragswetenschappers' is a complex Dutch noun divided into seven syllables: ge-draag-swet-en-schap-pers-s. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from a Germanic prefix, root, and a combination of Germanic and French suffixes. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus and consonant boundary rules of Dutch phonology.
Definitions
- 1
People who study human or animal behavior using scientific methods.
Behavioral scientists
“De gedragswetenschappers onderzochten de effecten van sociale media.”
“Gedragswetenschappers spelen een belangrijke rol in het begrijpen van menselijk gedrag.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('wetenschappers').
Syllables
ge- — Open syllable, initial syllable.. -draag- — Closed syllable, contains the root.. -swet- — Closed syllable, contains a glide.. -en- — Open syllable, connecting element.. -schap- — Closed syllable, suffix forming a noun.. -pers- — Closed syllable, suffix denoting profession.. -s — Closed syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Boundary Rule
A consonant following a vowel typically marks a syllable boundary.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, but these are generally handled within the syllable structure.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not typically affect syllable division.
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