machtswelustelingen
Syllables
macht-s-wel-us-te-lin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑxtsʋəˈlʏstələŋən/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
macht + wel + lustelingen
The word 'machtswellustelingen' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'power-lustful people'. It is divided into six syllables: macht-s-wel-us-te-lin-gen, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is formed from the prefix 'macht-', the root 'wel-', and the suffix '-lustelingen'. Syllable division follows the vowel peak principle and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
People who are excessively driven by a desire for power.
Power-lustful people
“De machtswellustelingen grepen elke kans om hun invloed te vergroten.”
“Zijn gedrag was een duidelijk teken van machtswellust.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('macht'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
macht — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a single vowel and a final consonant.. s-wel — Open syllable, unstressed. Begins with a consonant cluster 's' and contains a schwa vowel.. us — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel and a final consonant.. te — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a schwa vowel.. lin — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel and a final consonant.. gen — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel and a final consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split if they are difficult to pronounce together.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Morphological Boundaries
Syllable division often respects morphemic boundaries.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a potential split point.
- The 'st' cluster is split due to the following vowel.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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