universaliteitsbeginsel
Syllables
u-ni-ver-sa-li-teit-s-be-gin-sel
Pronunciation
/ˌyˌniːvərsaːliˈtɛitsbəɣɪnsl̩/
Stress
010010100
Morphemes
univers- + begin- + -aliteit, -s, -sel
The word 'universaliteitsbeginsel' is a complex Dutch noun divided into nine syllables based on vowel peaks and consonant cluster rules. Primary stress falls on 'teit', and secondary stress on 'be'. It's a compound word with Latin and Germanic roots, meaning 'principle of universality'.
Definitions
- 1
The principle of universality.
Principle of Universality
“Het universaliteitsbeginsel is een belangrijk uitgangspunt in de ethiek.”
“De rechter baseerde zijn beslissing op het universaliteitsbeginsel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of 'universaliteit' ('teit'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable of 'beginsel' ('be').
Syllables
u-ni — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. ver — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. sa — Open syllable, long vowel.. li — Open syllable.. teit — Closed syllable, primary stress.. s — Genitive marker, pronounced with the preceding syllable.. be — Open syllable, secondary stress.. gin — Closed syllable.. sel — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant.
Word Parts
univers-
Latin origin, meaning 'all, whole'. Forms part of the compound 'universaliteit'.
begin-
Germanic origin, meaning 'to start, begin'. Forms the root of 'beginsel'.
-aliteit, -s, -sel
-aliteit is a Dutch suffix denoting quality or state. -s is the genitive marker. -sel is a Dutch suffix forming a noun denoting a small entity or abstract concept.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are kept together unless easily separable by a vowel.
Diphthongs
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound.
- The genitive '-s' is pronounced as part of the preceding syllable.
- Potential slight vowel reduction in 'beginsel' in casual speech.
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