geestesgesteldheden
Syllables
ge-estes-ge-steld-he-den
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈsteːstəˌxɛldəˌɦɛdə(n)/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
ge- + geest + -es-ge-steld-heden
The word 'geestesgesteldheden' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'states of mind'. It is divided into six syllables: ge-estes-ge-steld-he-den, with primary stress on 'steld'. The word is built from a prefix 'ge-', root 'geest', and several suffixes forming an abstract noun. Syllable division follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables.
Definitions
- 1
States of mind, mental conditions, psychological states.
States of mind, mental conditions
“De patiënt vertoonde verschillende geestesgesteldheden.”
“Haar geestesgesteldheden waren zorgwekkend.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('steld'). Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, but the suffix '-heden' can shift the stress.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. estes — Closed syllable, stressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. steld — Closed syllable, stressed.. he — Open syllable, unstressed.. den — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
ge-
Germanic origin, indicates a state or condition.
geest
Germanic origin, meaning 'spirit', 'mind'.
-es-ge-steld-heden
Combination of suffixes forming a noun denoting a state or condition. -es forms a noun, -ge is a participial prefix, -steld from stellen (to set), -heden forms abstract nouns.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters (e.g., 'st') are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
Suffix Boundaries
Syllable division often occurs at suffix boundaries.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but generally do not affect syllable division.
- The schwa sound /ə/ is frequent in unstressed syllables.
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