geloofsgetuigenissen
Syllables
ge-loofs-ge-tui-gen-is-sen
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈloːfsɣəˈtœyɣəˌnɪsə(n)/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
ge- + loof + -sgetuigenissen
The word 'geloofsgetuigenissen' is a complex Dutch noun formed from multiple morphemes. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, maximizing onsets, and avoiding diphthong splitting. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('loofs').
Definitions
- 1
Accounts or declarations of one's religious beliefs.
Testimonies of faith
“De geloofsgetuigenissen van de martelaren inspireerden velen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('loofs').
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. loofs — Closed syllable, stressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. tui — Open syllable, unstressed.. gen — Closed syllable, unstressed.. is — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sen — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Onset Maximization
Consonants are assigned to the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- Final '-en' is often reduced to a schwa /ə/ in rapid speech.
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