politiek incorrecte
Syllables
po-li-tiek in-cor-rec-te
Pronunciation
/po.li.tɪk ɪn.kɔ.ˈrɛk.tə/
Stress
100 100
Morphemes
in- + correct + -e
The word 'politiek incorrecte' is divided into seven syllables: po-li-tiek in-cor-rec-te. Stress falls on the first syllable of each component word. The syllabification follows the Vowel Peak Principle, maximizing onsets, and adhering to Dutch coda constraints. It functions as an adjective and consists of a root, prefix and suffix.
Definitions
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A term used to describe views, acts, or statements that go against accepted social norms or conventions, often intentionally challenging the status quo.
Politically incorrect
“Zijn opmerkingen waren politiek incorrect.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of each component word ('po-' in 'politiek' and 'in-' in 'incorrecte').
Syllables
po — Open syllable, onset 'p', vowel 'o'. li — Open syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'i'. tiek — Closed syllable, onset 't', vowel 'i', coda 'k'. in — Closed syllable, onset 'i', vowel 'n'. cor — Closed syllable, onset 'c', vowel 'o', coda 'r'. rec — Closed syllable, onset 'r', vowel 'e', coda 'c'. te — Open syllable, onset 't', vowel 'e'
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are assigned to the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Coda Constraint
Dutch allows certain consonant clusters in the coda (final position) of a syllable.
- The compound structure of the word does not alter the application of syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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