wetenschapsjournaalisten
Syllables
we-ten-schap-sjo-ur-naa-lis-ten
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛtə̃ʃɑpsjoːrnaːlistən/
Stress
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Morphemes
wetenschap + journalisten
The word 'wetenschapsjournalisten' is a compound noun syllabified according to Dutch onset-rime principles. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of the prefix 'wetenschap' (science) and the suffix 'journalisten' (journalists). Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules for consonant clusters and compound words.
Definitions
- 1
Journalists who specialize in reporting on scientific topics.
Science journalists
“De wetenschapsjournalisten stelden kritische vragen over het onderzoek.”
“Wetenschapsjournalisten spelen een belangrijke rol in het verspreiden van wetenschappelijke kennis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'naa'.
Syllables
we — Open syllable, single vowel.. ten — Open syllable, single vowel.. schap — Onset with consonant cluster 'sch', closed syllable.. sjo — Open syllable, diphthong.. ur — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. naa — Open syllable, long vowel.. lis — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant.. ten — Open syllable, single vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonant clusters are resolved based on sonority (loudness).
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Dutch syllables generally require a vowel nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The 'sch' cluster is a single phoneme in Dutch.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might subtly affect perceived syllable boundaries.
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