langeafstandslopers
Syllables
lan-ge-af-stands-lo-pers
Pronunciation
/ˈlɑŋəˌɑfsˈtɑntsˌloːpərs/
Stress
100100
Morphemes
lange- + afstand- + -slopers
The word 'langeafstandslopers' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel nuclei and consonant cluster rules. Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('lange'). The word consists of six syllables: lan-ge-af-stands-lo-pers. It means 'long-distance runners' and is a common term in Dutch athletics.
Definitions
- 1
People who run long distances.
Long-distance runners
“De langeafstandslopers bereidden zich voor op de marathon.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('lange'). Dutch generally stresses the first element in compound words.
Syllables
lan — Open syllable, vowel-centered.. ge — Open syllable, vowel-centered.. af — Open syllable, vowel-centered.. stands — Closed syllable, stressed, consonant cluster.. lo — Open syllable, long vowel.. pers — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Consonants are assigned to the adjacent syllable based on pronounceability.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Stress Placement
Primary stress typically falls on the first element of a compound noun.
- Final devoicing of 'd' in 'afstand' is a common phonetic process.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllabification.
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