semiautobiografische
Syllables
se-mi-au-to-bi-o-gra-fi-sche
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛmiˌaʊtoˌbi̯oɣraˈfɪʃə/
Stress
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Morphemes
semi- + autobiografie + -isch
The word 'semiautobiografische' is divided into nine syllables based on vowel peaks and Dutch syllabification rules. Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('bio-'). It's a complex adjective formed from a Latin prefix, a Greek/French root, and a Dutch suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or having the characteristics of a semi-autobiography.
Semi-autobiographical
“De film is een semiautobiografische vertelling over zijn jeugd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('bio-').
Syllables
se — Open syllable, initial syllable.. mi — Open syllable, part of the prefix.. au — Open syllable, diphthong.. to — Open syllable, part of the root.. bi — Open syllable, part of the root.. o — Open syllable, part of the root.. gra — Open syllable, part of the root.. fi — Open syllable, part of the root.. sche — Open syllable, containing the 'sch' cluster and the suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset.
Coda Minimization
Consonant clusters are minimized in the coda.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The 'g' sound is a voiced velar fricative, a characteristic of Dutch pronunciation.
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