huwelijkstevredenheid
Syllables
hu-we-lijk-ste-vre-den-heid
Pronunciation
/hyˈʋɛlɪks.təˈvrɛdən.hɛit/
Stress
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Morphemes
huwelijk + stevredenheid
The word 'huwelijkstevredenheid' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding. It is divided into seven syllables, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. The syllabification follows standard Dutch rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters. The word signifies 'marriage satisfaction' and is a common term in discussions about marital well-being.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being satisfied with one's marriage.
Marriage satisfaction
“Haar huwelijkstevredenheid was hoog.”
“Het onderzoek richtte zich op de factoren die huwelijkstevredenheid beïnvloeden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('te') in 'stevredenheid'. Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, but compounding can shift it.
Syllables
hu — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'u'. we — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'. lijk — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'i'. ste — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'. vre — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'. den — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'. heid — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'ei'
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel form a closed syllable.
Compounding Rule
Compounding can shift the stress pattern from the typical penultimate stress.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
- The 'lijk' ending is a common suffix with a relatively stable pronunciation.
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