psøːdoːʋɛtənʃɑppəlɛi̯kə
Syllables
psøː-doː-ʋɛ-tən-ʃɑp-pə-lɛi̯-kə
Pronunciation
/ˈpsøː.doː.ʋɛtən.ʃɑp.pə.lɛi̯.kə/
Stress
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Morphemes
pseudo- + wetenschap- + -elijk-e
The word 'pseudowetenschappelijke' is divided into eight syllables, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'pseudo-', the root 'wetenschap-', and the suffixes '-elijk' and '-e'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing consonant cluster maintenance and open syllable formation.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or resembling science but lacking scientific rigor or validity.
Pseudo-scientific
“De beweringen waren pseudowetenschappelijke onzin.”
“Hij hield een pseudowetenschappelijke lezing.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable (pen-schap-pe-li-jke).
Syllables
psøː — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. doː — Open syllable.. ʋɛ — Open syllable.. tən — Closed syllable.. ʃɑp — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. pə — Open syllable.. lɛi̯ — Open syllable with diphthong.. kə — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless phonotactic constraints dictate otherwise.
Open Syllable Formation
Vowels followed by consonants typically form open syllables.
Diphthong Syllable Nucleus
Diphthongs generally form a single syllable nucleus.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes lead to ambiguity.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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