sciencefictionromans
Syllables
sci-ence-fi-ction-ro-mans
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛi̯nsfɪkʃənroːmɑns/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
sciencefictionromans + -s
The word 'sciencefictionromans' is a compound noun syllabified as sci-ence-fi-ction-ro-mans, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from borrowed roots and a Dutch plural suffix, exhibiting typical Dutch compounding patterns and vowel-based syllabification.
Definitions
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Science fiction novels
Science fiction novels
“Hij las veel sciencefictionromans tijdens zijn vakantie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the entire word, which is 'cie' in 'sciencefiction'. The 'ro' in 'romans' receives secondary stress.
Syllables
sci — Open syllable, onset cluster.. ence — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. fi — Open syllable, vowel after consonant.. ction — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ro — Open syllable, vowel after consonant.. mans — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel After Consonant
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable, creating a syllable boundary after the preceding consonant(s).
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are treated as part of the syllable onset or coda, depending on their position relative to the vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification respects the boundaries of the constituent parts of a compound word.
- The English origin of 'science' and 'fiction' introduces consonant clusters not typical in native Dutch words.
- The compound structure requires careful consideration of stress and syllable boundaries.
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