mounteinbaikwedstrijd
Syllables
mou-n-tein-bai-k-we-d-strij-d
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑʊ̯ntɛinˌbaɪ̯kʋɛˈdstrɛit/
Stress
000000101
Morphemes
wedstrijd
mountainbikewedstrijd is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'mountain bike competition'. It's syllabified as mou-n-tein-bai-k-we-d-strij-d, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The word combines English loanwords with a Dutch root. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and resolving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A competition involving mountain biking.
Mountain bike competition
“De mountainbikewedstrijd trok veel toeschouwers.”
“Hij won de mountainbikewedstrijd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('wed-strijd'), typical for Dutch nouns.
Syllables
mou — Open syllable, vowel followed by diphthong.. n — Syllabic consonant.. tein — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. bai — Open syllable, diphthong.. k — Syllabic consonant.. we — Open syllable.. d — Syllabic consonant.. strij — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the beginning.. d — Syllabic consonant.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels (CV structure).
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create syllables that adhere to the CV structure as much as possible.
Syllabic Consonants
Sonorant consonants can form syllables on their own after a vowel.
- The word's compound nature and the inclusion of English loanwords introduce some complexity.
- The pronunciation of the 'w' in 'wedstrijd' can vary regionally.
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