wetenschapsvoorlichting
Syllables
we-ten-schap-s-voor-lich-ting
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛtə(n)ʃɑpsfɔrˈlɪxtɪŋ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
voor + wetenschap + lichting
The word 'wetenschapsvoorlichting' is a compound noun meaning 'science communication'. It is divided into seven syllables: we-ten-schap-s-voor-lich-ting, with primary stress on the third syllable ('schap'). It consists of the prefix 'voor', the root 'wetenschap', and the suffix 'lichting'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and avoids splitting diphthongs.
Definitions
- 1
The act of communicating scientific information to the public.
Science communication
“De universiteit investeert in wetenschapsvoorlichting.”
“Wetenschapsvoorlichting is belangrijk om het publiek te informeren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('schap'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
we — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. ten — Closed syllable, containing a schwa.. schap — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. s voor — Open syllable, containing the prefix 'voor'.. lich — Closed syllable.. ting — Closed syllable, containing the suffix 'ing'.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless easily separable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The pronunciation of the schwa sound /ə/ can vary.
- The 'voor' prefix can be reduced in faster speech.
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