hindernissenparcours
Syllables
hin-der-nis-sen-par-cours
Pronunciation
/ˈɦɪndərnɪsə(n)pɑrˈkœrs/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
hin- + der- + -nissen
The Dutch word 'hindernissenparcours' is a compound noun meaning 'obstacle course'. It is divided into six syllables: hin-der-nis-sen-par-cours, with primary stress on 'nis'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and avoiding splitting diphthongs or consonant clusters. The word's morphemic structure includes Germanic roots and a French-derived compound element.
Definitions
- 1
An obstacle course.
Obstacle course
“De kinderen vonden het hindernissenparcours geweldig.”
“Het leger oefende op een zwaar hindernissenparcours.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nis'). The final syllable ('cours') receives some secondary stress due to being a compound element.
Syllables
hin — Open syllable, initial syllable.. der — Open syllable, part of the root.. nis — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. sen — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. par — Open syllable, borrowed element.. cours — Closed syllable, final element.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei, with consonants assigned to the adjacent syllable.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
Compound Element Separation
Borrowed or distinct compound elements are often treated as separate syllables.
- The compound nature of the word introduces complexity, but the borrowed element 'parcours' is treated as a separate unit.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the syllabification.
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