lichaamszwaartepunt
Syllables
li-chaams-zwaar-te-punt
Pronunciation
/ˈli.xaːmsˈzwaːrtə.pʏnt/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
lichaam, zwaar, punt
The Dutch noun 'lichaamszwaartepunt' (center of gravity) is divided into li-chaams-zwaar-te-punt, with primary stress on 'li'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets, while treating 'sz' as a single unit.
Definitions
- 1
The point in an object or body where the total weight is evenly distributed.
Center of gravity
“Het lichaamszwaartepunt van de atleet moest goed in balans zijn.”
“De constructie is ontworpen rond het lichaamszwaartepunt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable ('li'), secondary stress on 'zwaar'. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
li — Open syllable, stressed.. chaams — Open syllable, unstressed.. zwaar — Open syllable, secondary stress.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. punt — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized within the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'sz').
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC).
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified by breaking them down into their constituent morphemes.
- The 'sz' cluster is treated as a single phoneme.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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