drievuldigheidszondag
Syllables
dri-ev-ul-dig-heids-zon-dag
Pronunciation
/ˈdriːvʏlɪɣɦɛitsˈzɔndaɣ/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
drie- + vuldig + -zondag
The word 'drievuldigheidszondag' is syllabified based on vowel sounds, resulting in seven syllables. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('heids-'). The word is a compound noun with Germanic roots, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch phonological rules.
Definitions
- 1
The Sunday after Pentecost dedicated to the celebration of the Holy Trinity.
Trinity Sunday
“De predikant hield een mooie preek op drievuldigheidszondag.”
“Veel kerken vieren drievuldigheidszondag met speciale diensten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('heids-'). Dutch generally follows a penultimate stress pattern.
Syllables
dri — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ev — Closed syllable.. ul — Closed syllable.. dig — Closed syllable.. heids — Closed, stressed syllable.. zon — Open syllable.. dag — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each syllable typically contains one vowel.
Consonant Onsets and Codas
Consonants following a vowel form a syllable (codas). Consonant clusters are maintained as long as they don't violate phonotactic constraints.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally places primary stress on the penultimate syllable.
- The complex consonant cluster in 'vuldigheid' is a typical feature of Dutch phonology and is handled according to the vowel-centered syllabification rule.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect the syllable division.
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