maschappelijwetenschappelijke
Syllables
ma-schap-pe-lij-we-ten-schap-pe-lij-ke
Pronunciation
/maːˈtɑpəˌʃɛi̯ʋətə̃ˈʃɑpələkə/
Stress
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Morphemes
maatschappijwetenschap + pelijk
The word 'maatschappijwetenschappelijke' is a complex Dutch adjective divided into ten syllables based on the onset-rime principle and avoiding consonant cluster splits. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound word formed from 'maatschappij' (society), 'wetenschap' (science), and the adjectival suffix '-pelijk'.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the study of society and social relationships using scientific methods.
Social scientific
“Een maatschappijwetenschappelijk onderzoek.”
“De maatschappijwetenschappelijke faculteit.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-pen-'. Secondary stress is less pronounced and can vary slightly.
Syllables
ma — Open syllable, containing a long vowel /aː/. Onset: /m/, Rime: /aː/.. schap — Closed syllable. Onset: /ʃ/, Rime: /ɑp/. The 'sch' is treated as a single onset.. pe — Open syllable. Onset: /p/, Rime: /ə/. Contains a schwa vowel.. lij — Diphthongal syllable. Onset: /l/, Rime: /ɛi̯/. Contains a diphthong.. we — Open syllable. Onset: /ʋ/, Rime: /ə/. Contains a schwa vowel.. ten — Closed syllable. Onset: /t/, Rime: /ən/. Contains a nasal vowel.. schap — Closed syllable. Onset: /ʃ/, Rime: /ɑp/. The 'sch' is treated as a single onset.. pe — Open syllable. Onset: /p/, Rime: /ə/. Contains a schwa vowel.. lij — Diphthongal syllable. Onset: /l/, Rime: /ɛi̯/. Contains a diphthong.. ke — Open syllable. Onset: /k/, Rime: /ə/. Contains a schwa vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Dutch prefers to keep consonant clusters intact within a syllable unless they are exceptionally long or difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The vowel /aː/ in 'maatschappij' is a long vowel, influencing syllable weight.
- The nasal vowel /ə̃/ in 'wetenschappelijke' is a common feature of Dutch.
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