marathonvergadering
Syllables
ma-ra-thon-ver-ga-de-ring
Pronunciation
/maˈra.tɔn.vər.ɣa.də.rɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
marathon + gader + ing
The word 'marathonvergadering' is a Dutch compound noun syllabified as ma-ra-thon-ver-ga-de-ring, with primary stress on 'ga'. It consists of the Greek-derived prefix 'marathon', the Germanic root 'gader', and the Germanic suffix '-ing'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and separating morphemes.
Definitions
- 1
A long and potentially exhausting meeting, often involving extensive discussion.
Marathon meeting
“De marathonvergadering duurde wel zes uur.”
“Na de marathonvergadering waren we allemaal moe.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ga'), with a slight secondary stress on the final syllable ('ring'). Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, but compound words can have multiple stress points.
Syllables
ma — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ra — Open syllable.. thon — Closed syllable.. ver — Open syllable, prefix.. ga — Open syllable, stressed.. de — Open syllable.. ring — Closed syllable, final element.
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Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch favors CV syllables whenever possible. Syllable division aims to create open syllables unless constrained by consonant clusters.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority. More sonorous sounds (vowels, liquids, nasals) tend to form the nucleus of a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables, reflecting their morphological boundaries.
- The compound nature of the word allows for some flexibility in perceived stress, but the primary stress remains on 'ga'.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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