hoofdklassenspelers
Syllables
hoofd-klass-en-spe-lers
Pronunciation
/ˈɦɔutˈklɑsə(n)ˈspelərs/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
hoofd + klass + -enspelers
The word 'hoofdklassenspelers' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: hoofd-klass-en-spe-lers. Stress falls on 'klass'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. It consists of a prefix 'hoofd', a root 'klass', a linking element '-en-', and a root with a plural suffix 'spelers'.
Definitions
- 1
Players belonging to the highest class or level.
Head class players
“De hoofdklassenspelers trainden hard voor de wedstrijd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('klass'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but compound words often stress the first element of the final component.
Syllables
hoofd — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a single consonant.. klass — Closed syllable, stressed, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. en — Open syllable, containing a schwa and a single consonant. Linking element.. spe — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a single consonant.. lers — Closed syllable, containing a schwa, a consonant and a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained unless they create an overly complex syllable structure.
Linking Element
The linking element '-en-' forms a separate syllable.
- Elision of the 'n' in 'klassenspelers' in rapid speech.
- Reduction or dropping of the schwa sound /ə/ in casual speech.
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