waarschijnlijkheidsrekening
Syllables
waar-schijn-lijk-heids-re-ke-ning
Pronunciation
/ʋaːrˈʃɛinləkhɛitsrəˈkɛnɪŋ/
Stress
0000011
Morphemes
waar- + schijn- + -lijk-heids-
The word 'waarschijnlijkheidsrekening' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'probability calculus'. It is divided into seven syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with primary stress on the final syllable '-ning'. The word is a compound formed from several morphemes, including a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding splitting diphthongs.
Definitions
- 1
The branch of mathematics dealing with the analysis of random phenomena.
Probability calculus, probability theory
“Hij studeert waarschijnlijkheidsrekening aan de universiteit.”
“De waarschijnlijkheidsrekening is essentieel voor de statistiek.”
syn:kansrekening
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-ning' in 'rekening', typical for compound words in Dutch. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
waar — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is long.. schijn — Closed syllable, contains the 'sch' consonant cluster.. lijk — Closed syllable, adjectival suffix.. heids — Closed syllable, nominalizing suffix.. re — Open syllable, part of the compound 'rekening'.. ke — Open syllable, part of the compound 'rekening'.. ning — Closed syllable, final syllable, receives primary stress.
Word Parts
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, ensuring each syllable contains a vowel.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are easily separable based on sonority.
Compound Word Stress
In compound words, the stress often falls on the last element.
- The 'sch' consonant cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The 'lijk' suffix is often pronounced as a single syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly affect syllable division.
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