vergevensgezindheid
Syllables
ver-ge-vens-ge-zind-heid
Pronunciation
/vərˈɣeːvə(n)sɣəˈzɪntɦɛit/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
ver- + gevens + gezindheid
The word 'vergevensgezindheid' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'forgiving attitude'. It is divided into six syllables: ver-ge-vens-ge-zind-heid, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It is formed from the prefix 'ver-', the root 'gevens', and the suffix 'gezindheid'. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules and preserves consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A disposition or attitude of forgiveness; an inclination to pardon.
Forgiving attitude, inclination to forgive.
“Haar vergevensgezindheid was bewonderenswaardig.”
“Hij toonde vergevensgezindheid jegens zijn vijanden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('zind').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ge — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. vens — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ge — Open syllable.. zind — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. heid — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Dutch syllables are generally built around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable as much as possible.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are never split across syllable boundaries.
- The archaic root 'gevens' might cause some hesitation in syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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