godsdienststichters
Syllables
gods-dienst-stich-ters
Pronunciation
/ˈɣɔtsdiːnststɪxtərs/
Stress
1001
Morphemes
ge- + gods- + -dienststichters
The word 'godsdienststichters' is a complex Dutch noun divided into four syllables: gods-dienst-stich-ters. Stress falls on 'dienst'. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and breaking after vowels, considering the word's compound structure and the fused 'ge-' prefix.
Definitions
- 1
People who founded a religion.
Religion founders
“De godsdienststichters werden vereerd door hun volgelingen.”
“De geschiedenis van de godsdienststichters is fascinerend.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('dienst').
Syllables
gods — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. dienst — Closed syllable, diphthong 'ie'.. stich — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ters — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Break Rule
Syllables are generally broken after vowels.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority hierarchy, prioritizing maximizing onsets.
- The 'ge-' prefix is often not pronounced separately and is integrated into the first syllable.
- Compound word structure requires careful morphemic boundary consideration.
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