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wetenschappelijk-technisch

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7 syllables
26 characters
Dutch
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wetenschappelijktechnisch

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

we-ten-schap-pe-lijk-tech-nisch

Pronunciation

/ˈʋeːtənʃɑpələk ˈtɛxnɪʃ/

Stress

0100001

Morphemes

wetenschap + technisch

The word 'wetenschappelijk-technisch' is a compound adjective syllabified based on Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-schap-'). The morphemic breakdown reveals roots from Dutch and Greek origins. Syllable division is consistent with similar Dutch words, though the hyphenated structure requires a nuanced approach.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to both science and technology; combining scientific principles with practical application.

    Scientific-technical

    “Een wetenschappelijk-technisch rapport.”

    syn:wetenschappelijk-technologischtechnologisch-wetenschappelijk
    ant:niet-wetenschappelijkniet-technisch

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-schap-'). Secondary stress is present on the first element ('we').

Syllables

7
we/ʋe/
ten/tən/
schap/ʃɑp/
pe/pə/
lijk/lɛik/
tech/tɛx/
nisch/nɪʃ/

we — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel sound /e/.. ten — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /tn/.. schap — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, consonant cluster /ʃp/.. pe — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. lijk — Closed syllable, diphthong /ɛi/.. tech — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /tx/.. nisch — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /nʃ/.

Word Parts

pre

wetenschap

From Middle Dutch, meaning 'science', derived from 'weten' (to know) and 'schap' (state).

root

technisch

Borrowed from French 'technique', ultimately from Greek 'tekhnē' (art, skill).

Similar Words

u­ni­ver­si­teitma­at­schap­pe­lijktech­no­lo­gi­e

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are maximized within the onset of a syllable.

Vowel Preference

Syllables generally end in a vowel (open syllables).

Compound Word Rule

Compound words are syllabified as separate words before being combined.

Stress Rule

Stress falls on the penultimate syllable.

  • The hyphenated structure requires treating each part of the compound as a separate unit for initial syllabification.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality, but not the core syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/6/2025

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