multiplechoicevraag
Syllables
mul-ti-ple-choice-vraag
Pronunciation
/ˈmʏltɪpl̩ˈχɔisvrɑːx/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
multiplechoice + vraag
The word 'multiplechoicevraag' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'multiple-choice question'. It is syllabified as mul-ti-ple-choice-vraag, with primary stress on 'choice' and secondary stress on 'vraag'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and respecting the compound structure. The word consists of an English loanword and a Dutch root.
Definitions
- 1
A question with a limited number of predefined answer options.
Multiple-choice question
“De test bevatte veel multiplechoicevragen.”
“Hij had moeite met de multiplechoicevraag over geschiedenis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on 'choice' (syllable 4), secondary stress on 'vraag' (syllable 5). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns, with a slight emphasis on the final element.
Syllables
mul — Open syllable, initial syllable of the compound.. ti — Open syllable, part of the English loanword.. ple — Open syllable, part of the English loanword.. choice — Closed syllable, primary stress.. vraag — Open syllable, Dutch root, secondary stress.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible. This rule is applied throughout the word.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes, respecting the open syllable preference.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within syllables unless they are exceptionally complex.
- The pronunciation of the 'ch' digraph as /x/ is a characteristic of Dutch phonology.
- The adaptation of the English loanword 'multiple choice' to Dutch syllabification rules.
- The stress pattern, while generally penultimate, is influenced by the compound structure.
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