demonstratievluchten
Syllables
de-mon-stra-tie-vluch-ten
Pronunciation
/də.mɔn.straː.ti.ə.vlʏx.tən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
demonstratie/vlu + -chten
The word 'demonstratievluchten' is a compound noun meaning 'demonstration flights'. It is syllabified as de-mon-stra-tie-vluch-ten, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('tie'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters. The word is morphologically composed of a Latin-derived 'demonstratie' stem, a Germanic 'vlu' root, and a Germanic plural suffix '-chten'.
Definitions
- 1
Flights performed to showcase aircraft or flying skills.
Demonstration flights
“De luchtmacht organiseerde demonstratievluchten boven de stad.”
“De demonstratievluchten trokken veel toeschouwers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tie').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. mon — Open syllable, unstressed.. stra — Open syllable, unstressed.. tie — Open syllable, primary stressed.. vluch — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a consonant cluster.. ten — Closed syllable, unstressed. Plural marker.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The '-vl-' cluster is a standard Dutch consonant cluster and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- The '-chten' ending is a common plural marker.
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