eersteelftalspeler
Syllables
eer-ste-el-ftal-spe-ler
Pronunciation
/ˈeːrstə ˈɛlftɑlˌspelər/
Stress
100100
Morphemes
eerste + elf-tal-speler
The word 'eerste-elftalspeler' is a compound noun divided into six syllables based on Dutch syllabification rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-tal'). The word consists of the prefix 'eerste' and the compound root 'elf-tal-speler'.
Definitions
- 1
A player who is a regular member of the first team in a sport.
First-team player
“De eerste-elftalspeler scoorde een doelpunt.”
“Hij droomt ervan om een eerste-elftalspeler te worden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-tal'), following Dutch stress rules.
Syllables
eer — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ste — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a schwa.. el — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ftal — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel and consonant.. spe — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ler — Closed syllable, consonant followed by a schwa.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Syllables generally end in vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained unless they are exceptionally complex.
Schwa Syllabification
Schwa sounds /ə/ typically form unstressed syllables.
- The consonant cluster 'ft' is common in Dutch loanwords and doesn't affect syllabification.
- Regional vowel pronunciation variations do not significantly alter syllable division.
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