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protectionistische

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

6 syllables
18 characters
Dutch
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protectionistische

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

pro-tec-tio-nis-ti-sche

Pronunciation

/pro.tɛk.ʃɪ.ˈɔ.nɪs.tɪ.ʃə/

Stress

000101

Morphemes

pro- + tect- + -ionistisch-e

The word 'protectionistische' is divided into six syllables based on maximizing onsets and respecting vowel nuclei. It's a complex adjective derived from Latin roots with a penultimate stress. Syllable division is consistent with similar Dutch words featuring complex morphology.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to or advocating protectionism.

    Protectionist

    De regering voerde een protectionistische politiek.

    Een protectionistische maatregel.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nis').

Syllables

6
pro/pro/
tec/tɛk/
tio/ʃɪ.ɔ/
nis/nɪs/
ti/tɪ/
sche/ʃə/

pro Open syllable, no coda.. tec Closed syllable, with coda /k/.. tio Syllable containing a diphthong /ɪ.ɔ/.. nis Closed syllable, with coda /s/.. ti Open syllable, no coda.. sche Closed syllable, with coda /ə/

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally assigned to the following vowel to create a valid onset.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.

Coda Formation

Consonants following a vowel form a coda.

  • Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes lead to ambiguity, but vowel sounds clearly delineate syllable boundaries in this case.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/14/2025

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