psøːdoːʋɛtənʃɑpər
Syllables
psøː-doː-ʋɛ-tən-ʃɑ-pər
Pronunciation
/ˈpsøːdoːʋɛtənʃɑpər/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
pseudo- + wetenschap + -per
The Dutch noun 'pseudowetenschapper' (pseudo-scientist) is divided into six syllables (psøː-doː-ʋɛ-tən-ʃɑ-pər) with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'pseudo-', root 'wetenschap-', and suffixes '-per' and '-er'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules maximizing onsets and avoiding vowel hiatus.
Definitions
- 1
A person who practices or promotes pseudo-science.
Pseudo-scientist
“De pseudowetenschapper verspreidde ongefundeerde claims.”
“Het is belangrijk om pseudowetenschappers te herkennen.”
ant:wetenschapper
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-pen-').
Syllables
psøː — Open syllable, complex onset.. doː — Open syllable, simple onset.. ʋɛ — Open syllable, simple onset.. tən — Open syllable, simple onset.. ʃɑ — Open syllable, simple onset.. pər — Open syllable, simple onset.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Hiatus
Vowel hiatus is avoided by creating syllable breaks.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are structured to follow the sonority sequencing principle.
- The 'ps' cluster is an uncommon onset but accepted due to the Greek origin of the prefix.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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