wetenschapsbeoefenaar
Syllables
we-ten-schaps-be-oef-e-naar
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛtə(n)ʃɑpsbəˈøfənɑːr/
Stress
0101101
Morphemes
wetenschap + wetenschap + beoefenaar
The word 'wetenschapsbeoefenaar' is a compound noun meaning 'scientist'. It is syllabified as 'we-ten-schaps-be-oef-e-naar' with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of the prefix 'wetenschap' (science) and the suffix 'beoefenaar' (practitioner). Syllable division follows vowel-based rules and maintains pronounceable consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A person who practices science; a scientist.
Scientist, science practitioner
“De wetenschapsbeoefenaar deed belangrijk onderzoek.”
“Zij is een gepassioneerde wetenschapsbeoefenaar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('be-oef-e-naar').
Syllables
we — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ten — Closed syllable.. schaps — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. be — Open syllable.. oef — Closed syllable.. e — Open syllable.. naar — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they are pronounceable.
Consonant-Vowel Pairing
A consonant following a vowel typically forms a syllable with that vowel.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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