sciencefictionroman
Syllables
sci-ence-fic-tion-ro-man
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛi̯nsfiksjɔnroːmɑn/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
science + fiction + roman
The Dutch word 'sciencefictionroman' is a compound noun syllabified as sci-ence-fic-tion-ro-man, with primary stress on 'fic'. It combines English and German/Latin elements, adapted to Dutch phonological rules, prioritizing open syllables and following standard compound word syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
A novel belonging to the science fiction genre.
Science fiction novel
“Hij las een spannende sciencefictionroman.”
“De sciencefictionroman speelt zich af in de toekomst.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fic'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress. The stress is on the 'fic' syllable.
Syllables
sci — Open syllable, adapted from English 'science'. Vowel quality influenced by Dutch phonology.. ence — Open syllable, continuation of the 'science' element.. fic — Closed syllable, stressed syllable. Adapted from English 'fiction'.. tion — Open syllable, continuation of the 'fiction' element.. ro — Open syllable, from 'roman'.. man — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels. This rule is applied throughout the word to create open syllables whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority, separating less sonorous consonants.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are treated as joined separate words for syllabification purposes.
- The word's hybrid nature (English/German/Latin) requires adaptation to Dutch phonology.
- The pronunciation of 'sci' as /sɛi̯ns/ is a key adaptation.
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