kwartfinalewedstrijd
Syllables
kwart-fi-na-le-we-d-strijd
Pronunciation
/ˈkʋɑrtfiˌnaːləʋɛtˈstʁɛit/
Stress
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Morphemes
kwart + finale + wedstrijd
The word 'kwartfinalewedstrijd' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: kwart-fi-na-le-we-d-strijd. Stress falls on the final syllable '-strijd'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The word is composed of the prefix 'kwart', the root 'finale', and the root 'wedstrijd'.
Definitions
- 1
A match or competition in the quarter-final stage.
Quarter-final match/competition
“De kwartfinalewedstrijd was erg spannend.”
“Ze hebben zich geplaatst voor de kwartfinalewedstrijd.”
syn:kwartfinale
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, '-strijd'. The stress is relatively strong and clear.
Syllables
kwart — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster /kw/, vowel /ɑrt/.. fi — Open syllable, onset consonant /f/, vowel /i/.. na — Open syllable, onset consonant /n/, long vowel /aː/.. le — Open syllable, onset consonant /l/, schwa /ə/.. we — Open syllable, onset consonant /ʋ/, vowel /ɛ/.. d — Closed syllable, onset consonant /t/.. strijd — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /str/, vowel /ɛi/, coda /t/. Primary stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonant clusters like /str/ are maintained as long as sonority allows.
Avoidance of Isolated Consonants
Dutch avoids leaving single consonants as syllable onsets.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (ending in vowels).
- The /str/ cluster is a common challenge, but is generally kept together.
- The long vowel /aː/ in 'finale' influences syllable weight.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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