pseudointelectueel
Syllables
pseu-do-in-tel-ect-u-eel
Pronunciation
/ˈpsøːdoɪntɛləktyˈul/
Stress
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Morphemes
pseudo- + intellect + -ueel
The word 'pseudo-intellectueel' is divided into seven syllables: pseu-do-in-tel-ect-u-eel. It consists of the prefix 'pseudo-', the root 'intellect', and the suffix '-ueel'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-lect-'). Syllabification follows Dutch CV and CVC rules, avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Someone who pretends to be more intelligent or cultured than they actually are.
Pseudo-intellectual
“Hij gedraagt zich als een pseudo-intellectueel.”
“Haar pseudo-intellectuele gesprekken waren vermoeiend.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-lect-').
Syllables
pseu — Open syllable, diphthong.. do — Open syllable.. in — Closed syllable.. tel — Open syllable.. ect — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. u — Open syllable.. eel — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables typically begin with a consonant followed by a vowel.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables can end with a consonant if preceded by a vowel and another consonant.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The 'pseudo-' prefix is treated as a separate syllable.
- The '-ueel' suffix is a common Dutch adjectival suffix.
- Stress pattern is consistent with Dutch prosodic rules.
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