karakterbeschrijving
Syllables
ka-rak-ter-be-schrij-ving
Pronunciation
/ˈka.rɑk.tər.bə.sxrɛi.vɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
be- + karakter + beschrijving
The word 'karakterbeschrijving' is a Dutch compound noun with six syllables, divided based on vowel sounds and avoiding diphthong splitting. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('schrij'). It consists of the prefix 'be-', the root 'karakter', and the suffix 'beschrijving'.
Definitions
- 1
A detailed account or portrayal of someone's personality or qualities.
Character description
“De leraar gaf een gedetailleerde karakterbeschrijving van de hoofdpersoon.”
“Zijn karakterbeschrijving was verrassend accuraat.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('schrij'). The first syllable ('ka') is unstressed, as are 'ter' and 'be'. 'ving' receives some secondary emphasis due to being the final syllable.
Syllables
ka — Open syllable, initial syllable.. rak — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. ter — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. be — Open syllable, prefix.. schrij — Diphthong-containing syllable, closed by 'j' sound.. ving — Closed syllable, nasal consonant ending.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is syllabified independently.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress patterns.
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