geloofsonderdrukking
Syllables
ge-loof-son-der-druk-king
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈloːf.sɔn.dər.drʏk.kɪŋ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
ge- + loof + -drukking
The word 'geloofsonderdrukking' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'suppression of belief'. It is divided into six syllables: ge-loof-son-der-druk-king, with primary stress on 'druk'. The word is formed through compounding and derivation, with a Germanic root and suffixes. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding diphthong splitting.
Definitions
- 1
The act of suppressing or inhibiting belief, often in a religious or ideological context.
Suppression of belief
“De regering werd beschuldigd van geloofsonderdrukking.”
“Geloofsonderdrukking is een schending van de mensenrechten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('druk'). Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate or antepenultimate syllable, with longer words favoring antepenultimate stress.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a schwa vowel.. loof — Open syllable, stressed, containing a long vowel.. son — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel.. der — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a schwa vowel.. druk — Closed syllable, stressed, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. king — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Onset Maximization
Consonants are assigned to the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
Avoidance of Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept intact within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally split based on sonority.
- The 'oo' in 'geloof' is a diphthong and must remain together.
- The 'sonder' component is now tightly integrated into the compound.
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