toekomstgerichtheid
Syllables
toe-ko-mst-ge-richt-heid
Pronunciation
/tuˈkoːmst.ɣə.rɪxt.hɛit/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
toe + komst + ge-richt-heid
The word 'toekomstgerichtheid' is divided into six syllables based on Dutch syllabification rules, prioritizing open syllables and preserving consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ge-richt'). It's a complex noun formed from Germanic morphemes denoting future orientation.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being focused on or oriented towards the future.
Future-orientedness, future focus
“De regering toonde een grote toekomstgerichtheid bij het maken van de nieuwe plannen.”
“Zijn toekomstgerichtheid is bewonderenswaardig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ge-richt'). Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, but compound words can have stress on earlier syllables.
Syllables
toe — Open syllable, unstressed.. ko — Open syllable, stressed.. mst — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. richt — Closed syllable, stressed.. heid — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV). This is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Suffix Boundaries
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The 'ge-' infix can sometimes be considered part of the root, but is treated as a separate morpheme here.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but generally do not affect the core syllabification.
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