hoofdvoorstellingen
Syllables
hoofd-voor-stel-lin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈɦɔu̯ftfɔrˈstɛlɪŋən/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
voor + hoofd + stellingen
The word 'hoofdvoorstellingen' is a compound noun consisting of the root 'hoofd' (head), the prefix 'voor' (for), and the root 'stelling' (presentation) with the plural suffix '-en'. Syllabification follows vowel peak and consonant cluster rules, with stress on the second syllable ('voor').
Definitions
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Main performances or presentations.
Head performances, main presentations
“De hoofdvoorstellingen van het festival waren uitverkocht.”
“Ze organiseerden een reeks hoofdvoorstellingen in verschillende steden.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'voor'. Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, but compound words often have stress on the first element of the second part.
Syllables
hoofd — Open syllable, containing a diphthong and a voiced fricative.. voor — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. stel — Open syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. lin — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. gen — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel and a voiced fricative.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together unless easily separable by a vowel.
Compound Word Rule
Syllabification respects the boundaries of the constituent words in compound nouns.
- The 'd' in 'hoofd' can be devoiced in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur.
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