quasiintellektueel
Syllables
qua-si-in-tel-lek-tueel
Pronunciation
/ˈkwaːzi ɪn.tɛl.lək.tyˈuːl/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
quasi- + intellect + -ueel
The word 'quasi-intellectueel' is a compound adjective of Latin origin. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, preserving consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word denotes someone who feigns intellectualism.
Definitions
- 1
Someone who pretends to be intellectual or who displays intellectualism in a superficial or pretentious manner.
Quasi-intellectual
“Hij deed zich voor als een quasi-intellectueel om indruk te maken.”
“De discussie was gevuld met quasi-intellectuele argumenten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lek') and the final syllable ('tueel').
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Unstressed.. si — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Unstressed.. in — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Unstressed.. tel — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and consonant. Stressed.. lek — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and consonant. Unstressed.. tueel — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and consonant. Stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are typically kept together within a syllable.
Avoid Single-Consonant Syllables
Dutch avoids syllables consisting of only a single consonant.
Penultimate Stress
In many Dutch words, the stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The prefix 'quasi-' is often treated as a separate prosodic unit.
- The 'ct' cluster in 'intellect' is a common exception where a consonant cluster is maintained within a syllable.
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