wetenschapsredacteur
Syllables
we-ten-schap-sre-da-cteur
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛtə(n)ʃɑpsrəˈdɑktər/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
wetenschap + -redacteur
The word 'wetenschapsredacteur' is a compound noun in Dutch, divided into six syllables: we-ten-schap-sre-da-cteur. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('da'). Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, maintaining consonant clusters and avoiding diphthong splitting. The word consists of the root 'wetenschap' (science) and the suffix '-redacteur' (editor).
Definitions
- 1
A person whose job is to edit scientific texts or publications.
Science editor
“De wetenschapsredacteur schreef een artikel over klimaatverandering.”
“Ze is een ervaren wetenschapsredacteur.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('da'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
we — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. ten — Closed syllable, containing a schwa. Unstressed.. schap — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. sre — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Unstressed.. da — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Primary stressed syllable.. cteur — Closed syllable, containing a schwa. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are built around vowel sounds, with consonants assigned to the adjacent syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally large or difficult to pronounce.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in most Dutch words.
- The (n) in /ʋɛtə(n)ʃɑps/ is optional and depends on the speaker.
- Schwa reduction or elision in rapid speech may occur, but does not alter the core syllable division.
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