sociaalpsychologen
Syllables
so-ci-aal-psy-cho-lo-gen
Pronunciation
/soˈsaːl ψiˈχoːləɣə(n)/
Stress
0010110
Morphemes
sociaal/psycho + -logen
The word 'sociaal psychologen' is divided into seven syllables based on Dutch syllabification rules, prioritizing open syllables and applying penultimate stress. It consists of two morphemes: 'sociaal' (social) and 'psychologen' (psychologists), with the latter being a compound word formed from a Greek root and a Dutch suffix. The phonetic transcription reflects the vowel lengths and consonant pronunciations specific to Dutch.
Definitions
- 1
People who study social behavior and mental processes.
Social psychologists
“De sociaal psychologen onderzochten de groepsdynamiek.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lo' in 'psychologen').
Syllables
so — Open syllable, vowel is long.. ci — Open syllable.. aal — Closed syllable, vowel is long.. psy — Open syllable.. cho — Open syllable, vowel is long.. lo — Open syllable, stressed.. gen — Closed syllable, final 'n' often reduced.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters between vowels are split to create open syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'g' (/ɣ/ or /x/).
- Reduction or elision of the final 'n' in 'psychologen' in rapid speech.
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