grondstrijdkrachten
Syllables
grond-strijd-krach-ten
Pronunciation
/ˈɣrɔntstʁɛi̯dkʁaxtə(n)/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
grond + strijd + krachten
The word 'grondstrijdkrachten' is a Dutch noun meaning 'ground forces'. It is divided into four syllables: grond-strijd-krach-ten, with primary stress on the first syllable. The syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and consonant cluster preservation. The word consists of the prefix 'grond-', the root 'strijd-', and the suffix '-krachten'.
Definitions
- 1
The land-based branch of a nation's armed forces.
Ground forces
“De grondstrijdkrachten werden ingezet.”
“De training van de grondstrijdkrachten is intensief.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('strijd').
Syllables
grond — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. strijd — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. krach — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ten — Open syllable, reduced vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Permissible consonant clusters are not broken up during syllabification.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel unit within a syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ʁ/
- Final -n is often reduced or elided in rapid speech.
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