quasiwetenschappelijk
Syllables
qua-si-we-ten-schap-pe-lijk
Pronunciation
/ˈkwaːzi.ʋɛtə̃.ʃɑp.pə.lɛi̯k/
Stress
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Morphemes
quasi- + wetenschap + -lijk
The word 'quasiwetenschappelijk' is divided into seven syllables based on vowel sounds, with primary stress on 'schap'. It consists of the prefix 'quasi-', the root 'wetenschap', and the suffix '-lijk'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowels and avoiding diphthong splitting.
Definitions
- 1
Appearing to be scientific, but not based on rigorous scientific method or evidence.
Quasi-scientific
“De beweringen van de parapsycholoog waren quasiwetenschappelijk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('schap').
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. si — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. we — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ten — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. schap — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. pe — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. lijk — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Dutch prioritizes vowels as syllable nuclei, dividing the word around each vowel sound.
Avoidance of Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs like 'ei' in '-lijk' are treated as single units and are not split across syllables.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless a vowel naturally separates them.
- The prefix 'quasi-' is of foreign origin but does not affect the standard syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the core syllable division.
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