levensbeschouwelijk
Syllables
le-vens-be-schou-we-lijk
Pronunciation
/ˈleːvənsbəˈʃaʊ̯.lək/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
be- + leven-schouw + -elijk
The word 'levensbeschouwelijk' is syllabified into 'le-vens-be-schou-we-lijk' based on vowel-centered rules, maximizing onsets, and preserving diphthongs. It's a complex adjective derived from Germanic and Latin roots, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification is consistent with similar Dutch compound words and adjectives.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characteristic of a worldview; philosophical.
Philosophical, worldview-related
“Een levensbeschouwelijke discussie”
“Zijn levensbeschouwelijke overtuigingen”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('be-schou-we-lijk'). Dutch stress is generally weak and predictable.
Syllables
le-vens — Open syllable, stressed vowel. 'le' is a closed syllable.. be-schou — Open syllable, primary stress on 'schou'. 'be' is an open syllable.. we-lijk — Open syllable, final syllable. 'we' is an open syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Dutch syllables generally center around vowel sounds.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are often incorporated into the onset of a syllable.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual components.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The linking 's' doesn't form a syllable on its own.
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