sociaalmaatschappelijk
Syllables
so-ci-aal-ma-at-schap-pe-lijk
Pronunciation
/soˈsaːl ˈmaːt.ʃɑp.pə.lɛi̯k/
Stress
01000100
Morphemes
sociaal + maatschappij + lijk
The Dutch word 'sociaal-maatschappelijk' is a compound adjective meaning 'socio-economic'. It's syllabified based on vowel sounds, with primary stress on 'ma'. It's formed from the prefix 'sociaal-', root 'maatschappij-', and suffix '-lijk'.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the interaction between individuals and society; concerning social structures and societal issues.
Socio-economic, socially-societal
“De sociaal-maatschappelijk werker hielp de familie.”
“Er zijn veel sociaal-maatschappelijke problemen in de stad.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'ma' syllable in 'maatschappelijk'. Secondary stress is possible on 'so'.
Syllables
so — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ci — Open syllable, contains a vowel.. aal — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. ma — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. at — Closed syllable, contains a consonant.. schap — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. pe — Open syllable, unstressed.. lijk — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Avoid Splitting Diphthongs
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is syllabified independently.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of the 'lijk' suffix might lead to slight differences in perceived syllable boundaries.
- The stress pattern can be influenced by the context and intonation.
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