fotografiewedstrijd
Syllables
fo-to-gra-fie-we-d-strijd
Pronunciation
/foto.ɡra.fi.əˈʋɛt.stɾɛit/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
foto- + grafie- + -strijd
The word *fotografiewedstrijd* is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'photography competition'. It is divided into seven syllables: fo-to-gra-fie-we-d-strijd, with stress on the fifth syllable ('we'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules of maximizing open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters. The word is composed of Greek and Germanic roots and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
A competition where participants submit photographs.
Photography competition
“Hij won de fotografiewedstrijd.”
“De fotografiewedstrijd trok veel deelnemers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('we'), following the penultimate stress rule in Dutch.
Syllables
fo — Open syllable, initial syllable.. to — Open syllable.. gra — Open syllable.. fie — Open syllable, schwa reduction possible.. we — Open syllable, stressed.. d — Closed syllable.. strijd — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating syllables that end in vowels.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept intact unless they are exceptionally complex.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the second-to-last syllable in Dutch words.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- The 'g' sound can vary between /ɣ/ and /ɡ/ depending on the dialect.
- Compound words are common in Dutch, leading to long words with multiple syllables.
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