samenlevingscultuur
Syllables
sa-men-le-vings-cul-tuur
Pronunciation
/ˈsaːmə(n)ləˈvɪŋskʏlˈtyːr/
Stress
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Morphemes
sa + lev + ings
The word *samenlevingscultuur* is a compound noun divided into six syllables: sa-men-le-vings-cul-tuur. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('vings'). It's composed of the prefix 'sa-', root 'lev-', and suffixes '-ings' and '-cultuur'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The culture of co-existence, the shared values and practices within a society that promote living together peacefully and respectfully.
Culture of co-existence
“De Nederlandse samenlevingscultuur staat bekend om haar tolerantie.”
“Het bevorderen van een positieve samenlevingscultuur is belangrijk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('vings'). The 'tuur' syllable receives secondary stress, though it is less prominent.
Syllables
sa — Open syllable, initial syllable.. men — Open syllable, potentially with schwa reduction.. le — Open syllable, part of the root.. vings — Closed syllable, containing the nominalizing suffix.. cul — Open syllable, part of the borrowed 'culture' element.. tuur — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables, leading to divisions like 'sa-men' rather than 'sam-en'.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- Potential assimilation of 'n' between 'samen' and 'levings'.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
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