cassandravoorspelling
Syllables
cas-san-dra-voor-spel-ling
Pronunciation
/kɑˈsɑndrɑvuːrˈspɛlɪŋ/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
voor- + spel + -ing
The word 'cassandravoorspelling' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'Cassandra prediction'. It is divided into six syllables: cas-san-dra-voor-spel-ling, with primary stress on the 'voor' syllable. The word is formed from the Greek name 'cassandra', the Dutch prefix 'voor-', and the Dutch root 'spel' with the nominalizing suffix '-ing'.
Definitions
- 1
A prediction that, like those of Cassandra in Greek mythology, is true but not believed.
Cassandra prediction
“Zijn waarschuwingen waren een cassandravoorspelling, maar niemand luisterde.”
“De economische crisis bleek een cassandravoorspelling te zijn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'voor' syllable (third syllable from the end). Dutch stress is generally on the first syllable of the root, but the prefix 'voor' attracts some stress in this compound.
Syllables
cas — Open syllable, initial syllable.. san — Open syllable, part of the proper noun.. dra — Open syllable, part of the proper noun.. voor — Open syllable, stressed syllable, prefix.. spel — Closed syllable, root.. ling — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable whenever possible.
Compound Word Rule
Syllable division in compound words follows the rules for individual words, but stress can be influenced by the compound structure.
- The pronunciation of the 'r' sound can vary regionally.
- The 'sp' cluster is treated as a single unit in syllabification.
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