quasiintellektyulen
Syllables
qua-si-in-tel-lek-tyu-len
Pronunciation
/ˈkwaːzi ɪn.tɛl.lək.tyˈuː.lə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
quasi- + intellectueel + -en
The Dutch word 'quasi-intellectuelen' is syllabified as qua-si-in-tel-lek-tyu-len, with primary stress on 'lec-'. It's a complex noun formed from a Latin prefix, a French/Latin root, and a Dutch plural suffix. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel peak, with the -en suffix forming its own syllable.
Definitions
- 1
People who present themselves as intellectuals but lack genuine depth of knowledge or understanding.
Quasi-intellectuals
“De vergadering werd gedomineerd door een groep quasi-intellectuelen.”
“Hij werd gezien als een van de belangrijkste quasi-intellectuelen van zijn generatie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lec-'). The prefix 'qua-' receives a slight secondary stress due to its distinct morphemic boundary, but it is less prominent than the main stress.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, stressed (initial syllable of the prefix).. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Open syllable, unstressed.. tel — Open syllable, stressed.. lek — Open syllable, unstressed.. tyu — Open syllable, unstressed.. len — Open syllable, unstressed, contains the plural marker.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the syllable onset.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel peak.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes like -en are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The 'quasi-' prefix, being of foreign origin, might have slight pronunciation variations among speakers.
- The word's relatively recent borrowing status might lead to some regional variations in pronunciation.
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