maatschappijwetenschap
Syllables
maat-schap-pij-wet-en-schap
Pronunciation
/maːˈtʃɑp.sɛi̯.ʋɛtən.ʃɑp/
Stress
100100
Morphemes
maatschappij + wetenschap
The word 'maatschappijwetenschap' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: maat-schap-pij-wet-en-schap. Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('maat-'). The word is formed by combining the roots 'maatschappij' (society) and 'wetenschap' (science). Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The study of society and social behavior.
Social science
“Ze studeert maatschappijwetenschap aan de universiteit.”
“Maatschappijwetenschap is een breed vakgebied.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('maat-'). Secondary stress falls on 'wet'.
Syllables
maat — Open syllable, stressed.. schap — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pij — Closed syllable, unstressed.. wet — Open syllable, secondary stress.. en — Open syllable, unstressed.. schap — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless exceptionally long.
Digraph Rule
Digraphs like 'sch' are treated as single units.
Compound Word Rule
Syllabification follows the rules of the individual components.
- The 'sch' digraph is consistently treated as a single unit.
- Regional variations in vowel quality do not affect syllabification.
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