superioriteitsgevoelens
Syllables
su-pe-ri-o-ri-teits-ge-voe-lens
Pronunciation
/sʏ.pe.ri.ɔ.riˈtɛits.ɣə.vøː.ləns/
Stress
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Morphemes
super- + ior + -iteit-sgevoelens
The word 'superioriteitsgevoelens' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'feelings of superiority'. It's divided into nine syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('-teits-'). The word is built from Latin and Dutch morphemes, including a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding splitting diphthongs.
Definitions
- 1
Feelings of superiority; a sense of being better than others.
Feelings of superiority
“Zijn superioriteitsgevoelens waren duidelijk zichtbaar.”
“Ze had last van superioriteitsgevoelens ten opzichte van haar collega's.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-teits-').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pe — Open syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. o — Open syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. teits — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ge — Open syllable.. voe — Open syllable.. lens — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable by a vowel sound.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs (vowel combinations) are not split across syllable boundaries.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'ge' in 'gevoelens' is a common prefix that doesn't always dictate a separate syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but don't significantly alter syllable division.
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