ijshockeywetstrijden
Syllables
ij-shoc-key-wet-strij-den
Pronunciation
/ɛi̯s.hɔ.kɛi̯.ʋɛt.stɾɛi̯.də(n)/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
ijs, hockey, wed, strijd + -en
The word 'ijshockeywedstrijden' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel sounds and digraph preservation. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('wed'). The word consists of 'ijs', 'hockey', 'wed', 'strijd' and the plural suffix '-en'. Syllabification is consistent with similar Dutch compound nouns.
Definitions
- 1
Competitions in the sport of ice hockey.
Ice hockey competitions
“De ijshockeywedstrijden waren erg spannend.”
“Hij bezocht alle ijshockeywedstrijden van het team.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('wed'), following the typical penultimate stress pattern in Dutch.
Syllables
ij — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. shoc — Closed syllable, with a consonant cluster.. key — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. wet — Closed syllable, with a consonant cluster.. strij — Open syllable, with a consonant cluster and diphthong.. den — Closed syllable, with potential 'n' reduction.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Dutch syllabification prioritizes vowel sounds, creating syllables around them.
Digraph Preservation
Digraphs like 'ij' are generally kept together within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are typically maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
- Potential reduction or elision of the 'n' in the final syllable ('den') in rapid speech.
- The 'ij' digraph consistently represents a single vowel sound.
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