persoonlijkheidsstructuren
Syllables
per-soon-lijk-heids-struc-tu-ren
Pronunciation
/pɛrˈsoːnlɪkhɛitsˈstrʏktʏrən/
Stress
0100100
Morphemes
per- + persoon + -lijkheidsstructuren
The word 'persoonlijkheidsstructuren' is a complex Dutch noun divided into seven syllables: per-soon-lijk-heids-struc-tu-ren. Stress falls on 'lijkheids'. It's formed from the prefix 'per-', the root 'persoon', and the suffixes '-lijkheidsstructuren'. Syllabification prioritizes open syllables and maintains consonant clusters where appropriate.
Definitions
- 1
The underlying organization of an individual's personality.
Personality structures
“De psycholoog bestudeerde de persoonlijkheidsstructuren van de patiënt.”
“Verschillende persoonlijkheidsstructuren kunnen leiden tot verschillende gedragingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'lijkheids' as is typical in Dutch. The second stress is on 'struc'.
Syllables
per — Open syllable, initial syllable.. soon — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. lijk — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. heids — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. struc — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. tu — Open syllable.. ren — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch favors CV syllables. Syllable division attempts to create as many open syllables as possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce. 'struc' is an example.
Suffixation
Suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables, especially longer ones like '-lijkheids'.
- Dutch syllable division can be somewhat flexible, but the proposed division adheres to the most common rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might influence syllable perception, but not necessarily syllable division.
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