wetenschappolitiek
Syllables
we-ten-schap-po-li-tiek
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛtənʃɑpɔliˌtik/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
poli- + wetenschap- + -tiek
The word 'wetenschapspolitiek' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: we-ten-schap-po-li-tiek. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('schap'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. It consists of the prefix 'poli-', the root 'wetenschap-', and the suffix '-tiek'.
Definitions
- 1
The set of principles and practices governing scientific research and development, often at a governmental level.
Science policy
“De overheid werkt aan een nieuw wetenschapspolitiek.”
“Het wetenschapspolitiek van dit land is gericht op innovatie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('schap').
Syllables
we — Open syllable (CV).. ten — Open syllable (CV).. schap — Closed syllable (CVC). Contains the digraph 'sch' as a single phoneme.. po — Open syllable (CV).. li — Open syllable (CV).. tiek — Closed syllable (CVC).
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch prefers CV syllables whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch nouns.
- The 'sch' digraph is treated as a single phoneme /sx/.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't alter the basic syllabification rules.
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