grootheidswaanzinnige
Syllables
groot-heid-swaanzin-ni-ge
Pronunciation
/ˈɣroːtɦɛitswɑːnzɪnɪɣə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
ge- + grootheid + -swaanzinnige
The Dutch word 'grootheidswaanzinnige' is divided into five syllables: groot-heid-swaanzin-ni-ge. It's a complex adjective formed from the prefix 'ge-', the root 'grootheid' (grandeur), and the suffix '-swaanzinnige' (delusional). Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('heid'). Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster preservation rules.
Definitions
- 1
Suffering from delusions of grandeur; megalomaniac.
Megalomaniac
“De dictator vertoonde grootheidswaanzinnige trekken.”
“Zijn grootheidswaanzinnige plannen waren onuitvoerbaar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('heid').
Syllables
groot — Open syllable, initial syllable.. heid — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. swaanzin — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and consonant cluster.. ni — Open syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, final syllable, reduced vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable.
Avoid Single-Consonant Syllables
Dutch avoids syllables starting with a single consonant.
Morpheme Boundaries
Morphemic boundaries often coincide with syllable boundaries.
- The compound nature of the word adds complexity.
- The pronunciation of the 'g' sound can vary regionally.
- Vowel length in 'grootheid' influences division.
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