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nationaliteitsbeginsel

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

8 syllables
22 characters
Dutch
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8syllables

nationaliteitsbeginsel

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

na-tio-na-li-teits-be-gin-sel

Pronunciation

/naː.tio.naː.li.ˈtɛi̯ts.bə.ɣɪn.səl/

Stress

00001000

Morphemes

na + nationaal + -iteit

The Dutch word 'nationaliteitsbeginsel' is a complex noun formed from multiple morphemes. It is syllabified as na-tio-na-li-teits-be-gin-sel, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('teits'). Syllabification follows vowel peak and consonant cluster rules, adapted for compound word structure.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The principle of nationality, which determines a person's political allegiance and rights based on their nationality.

    Principle of nationality

    Het nationaliteitsbeginsel is een belangrijk aspect van het internationaal recht.

    De wetgeving is gebaseerd op het nationaliteitsbeginsel.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('teits'). Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, but compound words can shift stress to the first element of the final constituent.

Syllables

8
na/naː/
tio/tio/
na/naː/
li/li/
teits/ˈtɛi̯ts/
be/bə/
gin/ɣɪn/
sel/səl/

na Open syllable, vowel peak.. tio Open syllable, vowel peak.. na Open syllable, vowel peak.. li Open syllable, vowel peak.. teits Closed syllable, stressed.. be Open syllable, vowel peak.. gin Closed syllable, vowel peak.. sel Closed syllable, vowel peak.

Vowel Peak

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Consonant Clusters

Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they are pronounceable.

Compound Word Syllabification

Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.

Stress Placement

Primary stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, but can shift in compound words.

  • The word is a compound noun, influencing stress placement.
  • The 't' in 'nationaliteit' is a potential syllabification ambiguity, but is generally kept with the preceding vowel.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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