achtervolgingswedstrijden
Syllables
ach-ter-vol-gings-wed-strijd-en
Pronunciation
/ɑx.tər.fɔl.ɣɪŋs.vɛt.stɾɛi̯.də(n)/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
achter- + volg- + -ing
The word 'achtervolgingswedstrijden' is a complex Dutch noun formed by compounding. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule, creating seven syllables with primary stress on '-strijd-'. The word's morphemic structure reveals its origins and meaning related to pursuit competitions.
Definitions
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Pursuit competitions
Pursuit competitions
“De achtervolgingswedstrijden waren spectaculair.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-strijd-'.
Syllables
ach — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Closed syllable.. vol — Open syllable.. gings — Closed syllable, 'ng' cluster.. wed — Open syllable.. strijd — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, diphthong.. en — Open syllable, often reduced.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable, unless they can be broken up by a vowel.
Closed Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a consonant is considered a closed syllable.
- The 'ch' sound /x/ is a common feature of Dutch and doesn't present a syllabification issue.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The final 'en' is often reduced or elided in rapid speech.
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