wetenschapsjournalist
Syllables
we-ten-schaps-jour-na-list
Pronunciation
/ˈʋeːtənʃɑpsʒuːr.naː.list/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
wetenschap + journalist
The word 'wetenschapsjournalist' is a compound noun syllabified as 'we-ten-schaps-jour-na-list', with stress on 'schaps'. It comprises the prefix 'wetenschap' (science) and the suffix 'journalist'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
A person who reports on scientific topics.
Science journalist
“De wetenschapsjournalist interviewde de Nobelprijswinnaar.”
“Wetenschapsjournalisten spelen een belangrijke rol in het verspreiden van kennis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('schaps'), following the typical Dutch penultimate stress rule.
Syllables
we — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is long.. ten — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. schaps — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains the 'sch' cluster.. jour — Closed syllable, contains the 'jour' cluster.. na — Open syllable, vowel is long.. list — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized within the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'sch', 'jour').
Vowel Preference
Syllables tend to end in vowels (open syllables) whenever possible.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is generally syllabified separately.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The 'ns' cluster is common and remains within the syllable.
- Dutch stress is generally on the penultimate syllable, but exceptions exist.
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