werkelijkheidsbeeld
Syllables
wer-ke-lijk-heids-beeld
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛr.kə.lɛi̯k.hɛi̯ts.bɪlt/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
werkelijk + heid + beeld
The word 'werkelijkheidsbeeld' is a compound noun in Dutch, divided into five syllables: wer-ke-lijk-heids-beeld. Stress falls on the first and last syllables. It is morphologically composed of the prefix 'werkelijk-', the suffix '-heid', and the root 'beeld'. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A mental image or perception of reality; a subjective understanding of the world.
Reality image, perception of reality
“Zijn werkelijkheidsbeeld was vertekend door angst.”
“Het werkelijkheidsbeeld van de politiek is vaak complex.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('wer') and the last syllable ('beeld'). This is typical for compound nouns in Dutch, where the stress often falls on the first element and the final element.
Syllables
wer — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed.. lijk — Closed syllable, unstressed.. heids — Closed syllable, unstressed.. beeld — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-centric Syllabification
Dutch syllables are primarily built around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation. The 'ld' cluster in 'beeld' is an example.
Compound Word Stress
Stress in compound words often falls on the first element, but can also fall on the last element, as seen in 'werkelijkheidsbeeld'.
- The 'ei' diphthong is treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
- The schwa sound /ə/ in unstressed syllables can be reduced in some pronunciations.
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