wetenschapsjournalistiek
Syllables
we-ten-schaps-jour-na-list-iek
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛtə(n)ʃɑps.ʒuːr.naː.list.iˈɛk/
Stress
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Morphemes
wetenschap + journalist + iek
The word 'wetenschapsjournalistiek' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: we-ten-schaps-jour-na-list-iek. The primary stress falls on the final syllable ('iek'). It's formed from the prefix 'wetenschap' (science), the root 'journalist' (journalist), and the suffix '-iek' (nominalizer). Syllabification follows CV division rules, with some exceptions for consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The practice of reporting on scientific topics.
Science journalism
“De wetenschapsjournalistiek speelt een cruciale rol in het informeren van het publiek.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('iek').
Syllables
we — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ten — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. schaps — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. jour — Closed syllable, borrowed from French.. na — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. list — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. iek — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Division
Syllable boundaries are typically formed after each vowel sound, separating consonant-vowel sequences.
Consonant Cluster Treatment
Certain consonant clusters (like 'sch') are treated as single units for syllabification.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not typically affect syllable division.
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