vaderlandsgezindheid
Syllables
va-der-lands-ge-zind-heid
Pronunciation
/ˈvaːdərˌlɑndsɣəˈzɪntɦɛit/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
ge- + vaderland + -sgezindheid
The word 'vaderlandsgezindheid' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'patriotism'. It is syllabified as 'va-der-lands-ge-zind-heid' with primary stress on 'gezind'. The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'ge-', the root 'vaderland', and the suffix '-sgezindheid'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel peaks and avoiding single consonant onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Patriotism; a feeling of love and devotion to one's country.
Patriotism
“Zijn vaderlandsgezindheid was bewonderenswaardig.”
“De vereniging promoot vaderlandsgezindheid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable 'gezind'. The first and third syllables are unstressed, while 'lands' receives secondary stress.
Syllables
va — Open syllable, containing the vowel /aː/.. der — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /ə/.. lands — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /ɑ/ and a final consonant cluster /nts/.. ge — Open syllable, containing the vowel /ə/.. zind — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /ɪ/ and a final consonant cluster /nt/.. heid — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /ɛi/ and a final consonant /t/.
Word Parts
ge-
Dutch prefix indicating a state or quality, often derived from Germanic roots.
vaderland
Dutch 'fatherland', composed of 'vader' (father) and 'land' (land), both Germanic origin.
-sgezindheid
Dutch suffix indicating a state of mind or inclination towards something. 'gezind' relates to 'mind' or 'disposition', and '-heid' is a common noun-forming suffix - Germanic origin.
Similar Words
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
Avoid Single Consonant Onset
Avoid starting a syllable with a single consonant if it can be grouped with the preceding vowel.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are often divided at the boundaries of their constituent parts.
- The suffix '-sgezindheid' presents a challenge due to the 's' acting as a linking element.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might slightly alter the perceived syllable boundaries.
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