inferioriteitskompleks
Syllables
in-fe-ri-o-ri-teits-kom-pleks
Pronunciation
/ɪnfəriɔrɪˈtɛitskɔmplɛks/
Stress
00000101
Morphemes
inferiori- + -teit- + -complex
The word 'inferioriteitscomplex' is a Dutch noun divided into eight syllables (in-fe-ri-o-ri-teits-kom-pleks) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound word with Latin roots, and its syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and grouping consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A feeling of inadequacy and self-doubt.
Inferiority complex
“Hij leed aan een ernstig inferioriteitscomplex.”
“Haar inferioriteitscomplex belemmerde haar succes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('teits').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. fe — Open syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. o — Open syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. teits — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. kom — Closed syllable.. pleks — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels. Vowels followed by consonants generally create open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Syllabification
Consonant clusters are typically grouped at the end of a syllable.
- The 'ts' cluster in 'teits-' is a common Dutch phoneme and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
- Regional variations in pronunciation are minor and don't affect syllable boundaries.
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