liefdesgeschiedenis
Syllables
lief-des-ge-schie-denis
Pronunciation
/ˈliːfdəs.ɣəˈʃidənɪs/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
ge- + liefde + -s
The word 'liefdesgeschiedenis' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: lief-des-ge-schie-denis. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('schie'). It is composed of the root 'liefde' (love), the genitive suffix '-s', the prefix 'ge-', and the root 'geschiedenis' (history). Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
A narrative account of events relating to love; a love story.
Love history, love story
“De film is gebaseerd op een waargebeurde liefdesgeschiedenis.”
“Ze las een aangrijpende liefdesgeschiedenis.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('schie'). The first, second and third syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
lief — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. des — Closed syllable, containing a schwa.. ge — Open syllable, containing a schwa and a voiced velar fricative.. schie — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant cluster.. denis — Closed syllable, containing a schwa and a short vowel, and is stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often kept together within a syllable.
Morpheme Boundary Rule
Syllable boundaries often coincide with morpheme boundaries.
Penultimate Stress Rule
In words of this length, stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The genitive '-s' is treated as a separate syllable.
- The 'ge-' prefix is always a separate syllable.
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