schoolmeesterachtig
Syllables
scho-ol-mees-ter-ach-tig
Pronunciation
/ˈsχuːlˌmeːstərˌɑxtɪɣ/
Stress
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Morphemes
school + meester + achtig
The word 'schoolmeesterachtig' is a complex Dutch adjective formed through compounding and suffixation. It is divided into six syllables: scho-ol-mees-ter-ach-tig, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable '-tig'. The syllabification follows standard Dutch rules based on vowel and consonant sequences, with some consideration for consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Having the characteristics of a schoolmaster; pedantic, overly formal, didactic.
Schoolmasterly, pedantic
“Zijn schoolmeesterachtige houding irriteerde iedereen.”
“Ze reageerde met een schoolmeesterachtige correctie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-tig'.
Syllables
Scho — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ol — Closed syllable.. mees — Closed syllable.. ter — Closed syllable.. ach — Open syllable.. tig — Closed syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel.
Consonant Rule
Syllable division occurs after a consonant when it's followed by a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Certain consonant clusters (like 'sch') are treated as a single onset.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but don't significantly alter the syllabification.
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