meerderwaardigheidsgevoelens
Syllables
meer-der-waar-dig-heids-ge-voe-lens
Pronunciation
/ˈmeːrdərʋaːrdɪɣɦɛitsɣəˈvuleːns/
Stress
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Morphemes
meerder- + waar- + digheidsgevoelens
The word 'meerderwaardigheidsgevoelens' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'feelings of superiority'. It is divided into eight syllables based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters, with primary stress on the fifth syllable. The word is formed from multiple Germanic morphemes, including prefixes, roots, and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
Feelings of superiority
Feelings of superiority
“Zijn meerderwaardigheidsgevoelens waren duidelijk zichtbaar.”
“Ze worstelde met haar meerderwaardigheidsgevoelens.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('waar-di-gheids-ge-voe-lens').
Syllables
meer- — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. der- — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. waar- — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. dig- — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. heids- — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ge- — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. voe- — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. lens — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
meerder-
Derived from 'meer' (more) + '-der' (comparative suffix). Germanic origin.
waar-
From 'waar' (true, real). Germanic origin.
digheidsgevoelens
Combination of '-dig' (adjectival suffix), '-heid' (abstract noun suffix), 'ge-' (nominalizing prefix), 'voel-' (root from 'voelen' - to feel), and '-ens' (plural suffix). Germanic origins.
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable, unless they are exceptionally complex and disrupt pronunciation.
Schwa Syllable Rule
Schwa vowels (/ə/) often form their own syllables, particularly in unstressed positions.
- The 'ge-' prefix is often treated as a separate syllable despite its brevity.
- Dutch allows some flexibility in syllabification, but the provided division adheres to standard rules.
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