dortmundeemskanaal
The Dutch compound noun 'dortmund-eemskanaal' is divided into five syllables (dor-tmund-eems-ka-naal) with stress on 'naal'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. It refers to a specific canal.
Definitions
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A canal connecting the Dortmund-Ems Canal (Germany) with the Ems River.
Dortmund-Ems Canal
“De schepen voeren over het Dortmund-Eemskanaal.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'naal', following the typical stress pattern for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
dor — Open syllable (CV).. tmund — Closed syllable (CVC).. eems — Open syllable (CV).. ka — Open syllable (CV).. naal — Open syllable (CV), stressed.
Similar Words
Prefer Open Syllables
Dutch favors syllables of the CV (consonant-vowel) structure.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable of the final constituent in compound words.
- The word is a compound noun, influencing stress placement.
- Proper nouns 'Dortmund' and 'Eems' are treated as single units.
- Regional pronunciation variations may affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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