karakterschildering
Syllables
ka-rak-ter-schil-der-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑrɑktərˌsxɪldərɪŋ/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
karakter, schilder + -ing
The Dutch noun *karakterschildering* (character depiction) is divided into six syllables: *ka-rak-ter-schil-der-ing*, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound word with Latin and Germanic roots, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules considering consonant clusters and digraphs.
Definitions
- 1
The art or process of representing the qualities or peculiarities of a person or thing in a vivid or accurate way.
Character depiction, character study, portrayal
“De roman is een meesterlijke *karakterschildering*.”
“Zijn *karakterschildering* van de hoofdpersoon was zeer overtuigend.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (-ring).
Syllables
ka — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. rak — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. schil — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant. 'sch' is treated as a single phoneme.. der — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Principle
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority hierarchy or established patterns.
Digraph Treatment
Digraphs like 'sch' are treated as single phonemes.
Nasal Consonant Cluster Rule
Nasal consonant clusters (like 'ng') are often kept together within a syllable.
- The 'ktr' cluster requires careful articulation.
- The 'sch' digraph is treated as a single phoneme /sx/
- The compound nature of the word influences the syllable division.
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