betoudovergrootvader
Syllables
be-tou-do-ver-gro-ot-va-der
Pronunciation
/bəˈtuːdoːvərˌɣroːtˈfaːdər/
Stress
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Morphemes
be- + toud
The word 'betoudovergrootvader' is a compound noun meaning 'great-great-grandfather'. It is divided into eight syllables following Dutch (C)V(C) syllable structure, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable 'groot'. The word is composed of several Germanic prefixes and roots, and its syllabification is consistent with established Dutch phonological rules.
Definitions
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Great-great-grandfather
Great-great-grandfather
“Mijn betoudovergrootvader kwam uit Nederland.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'groot'.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. tou — Open syllable, unstressed.. do — Open syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. gro — Closed syllable, stressed.. ot — Closed syllable, unstressed.. va — Open syllable, unstressed.. der — Open syllable, unstressed.
Similar Words
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are permitted within syllables, particularly at the beginning or end.
- Vowel lengthening in open syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., 'ou' diphthong).
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