wereldbeschouwelijk
Syllables
we-re-ld-be-schou-we-lijk
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛrəl.də.bə.ʃaʊ̯.ʋə.lɛi̯k/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
wereld + beschouw + lijk
The word 'wereldbeschouwelijk' is syllabified into seven syllables based on vowel nuclei and consonant cluster preservation. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a complex adjective formed from Germanic morphemes, meaning 'philosophical' or 'worldview-related'.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characteristic of a worldview; philosophical.
Philosophical, worldview-related
“Een wereldbeschouwelijke benadering”
“Zijn wereldbeschouwelijke overtuigingen”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('schou').
Syllables
we — Open syllable, initial syllable.. re — Open syllable.. ld — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. be — Open syllable.. schou — Closed syllable, diphthong.. we — Open syllable.. lijk — Closed syllable, adjectival suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs function as a single vowel nucleus within a syllable.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- The 'lijk' suffix is a common adjectival ending and is consistently syllabified.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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