lievelingsdenkbeeld
Syllables
lie-ve-lings-denk-beeld
Pronunciation
/ˈli.və.lɪŋz.dɛŋk.biːlt/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
liev- + denk- + -beeld
The Dutch word 'lievelingsdenkbeeld' (favorite thought) is divided into five syllables: lie-ve-lings-denk-beeld. It's a compound noun with stress on the second and final syllables. Syllabification follows VCV rules and compound word principles, with consideration for the 'ie' digraph and the diminutive suffix '-lings'.
Definitions
- 1
A cherished thought, a favorite idea, a deeply held belief.
Favorite thought, cherished idea.
“Zijn lievelingsdenkbeeld was een wereld zonder oorlog.”
“Haar lievelingsdenkbeeld gaf haar hoop.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ve') and the final syllable ('beeld'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but compound words often have stress on the first element of the final component.
Syllables
lie — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ve — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. lings — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. denk — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. beeld — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains a long vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are typically divided between vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are often split based on sonority, but Dutch prefers to keep affricates and digraphs together.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The 'ie' digraph is pronounced as a diphthong /i/ in Dutch.
- The diminutive suffix '-lings' is a common feature in Dutch and affects the overall syllable count.
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