grachtengordellinks
Syllables
grach-ten-gor-del-links
Pronunciation
/ˈɣrɑxtə(n)ɣɔrdəl.lɪŋks/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
gracht, gordel, links
The word 'grachtengordellinks' is a compound Dutch noun divided into five syllables: grach-ten-gor-del-links. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('del'). It's formed from three roots: 'gracht' (canal), 'gordel' (belt), and 'links' (left). Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
To the left of the canal belt.
To the left of the canal belt
“De bloemenwinkel zit grachtengordellinks.”
“Loop grachtengordellinks en je vindt het museum.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('del' in 'gordel').
Syllables
grach — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ten — Closed syllable, reduced vowel.. gor — Closed syllable, root syllable.. del — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. links — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel groups are often treated as a single syllable, especially when they form a diphthong or a long vowel.
- The 'n' in 'grachten' is often silent when followed by a vowel.
- Schwa reduction can occur in unstressed syllables.
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