godsdienstgeschillen
Syllables
gods-dienst-ge-schil-len
Pronunciation
/ˈɣɔtsdiːnstɣəˈʃɪlə(n)/
Stress
0 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
gods + dienst + geschil-len
The word 'godsdienstgeschillen' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: gods-dienst-ge-schil-len. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The division follows Dutch rules maximizing onsets and recognizing schwa syllables. It's composed of a prefix, two roots, and a plural suffix.
Definitions
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Religious disputes
Religious disputes
“De geschiedenis is vol met godsdienstgeschillen.”
“De godsdienstgeschillen leidden tot oorlog.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ge-schil-len')
Syllables
gods — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'ds'. dienst — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster. ge — Open syllable, schwa vowel. schil — Open syllable, 'sch' treated as a single onset. len — Open syllable, final 'n' often reduced
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset if possible.
Vowel-Consonant Pattern
Vowels followed by consonants generally form a syllable.
Schwa Syllable
Schwa vowels often form separate syllables, especially after consonants.
- The 'sch' cluster is almost always treated as a single unit.
- Final 'n' in '-len' can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
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