hoofddoelstellingen
Syllables
hoofd-doel-stel-lin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈɦoːftˌdoːlˈstɛlɪŋən/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
hoofd + doel + stellingen
The word 'hoofddoelstellingen' is a Dutch noun meaning 'main objectives'. It is divided into five syllables: hoofd-doel-stel-lin-gen, with primary stress on 'stel'. The word is formed by compounding 'hoofd' (main) with 'doelstellingen' (objectives), and follows standard Dutch syllabification rules based on vowel sounds and avoiding diphthong splitting.
Definitions
- 1
main objectives
main objectives
“De hoofddoelstellingen van het project zijn duidelijk gedefinieerd.”
“We moeten ons concentreren op de hoofddoelstellingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('stel'). Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable unless overridden by morphological factors.
Syllables
hoofd — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a final consonant.. doel — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a final consonant.. stel — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant. Primary stress.. lin — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final nasal consonant.. gen — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable.
Compounding Rule
Compound words are divided between the constituent parts.
- The 'dd' cluster in 'hoofddoelstellingen' is a common occurrence and doesn't typically lead to syllable separation.
- The 'st' cluster in 'stelling' is also common and remains within the syllable.
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