oudwereldkampioenen
Syllables
oud-wer-eld-kam-pio-e-nen
Pronunciation
/aʊt ˈʋɛrəltkɑmpi̯oːnən/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
oud + wereldkampioen + -en
The word 'oud-wereldkampioenen' is a compound noun syllabified into seven syllables (oud-wer-eld-kam-pio-e-nen) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('pio'). It consists of the prefix 'oud', the root 'wereldkampioen', and the plural suffix '-en'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding final consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Former world champions; champions from previous world championships.
Old world champions
“De oud-wereldkampioenen werden geëerd.”
“Het team bestond uit oud-wereldkampioenen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pio' in 'kampioenen'), following the typical Dutch stress pattern.
Syllables
oud — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Unstressed.. wer — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. eld — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. kam — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Unstressed.. pio — Open syllable, containing a diphthong and vowel lengthening. Primary stressed syllable.. e — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Unstressed.. nen — Closed syllable, containing a schwa. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized within syllables where permissible (e.g., 'wer').
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy, with vowels being more sonorous than consonants.
Avoidance of Final Consonant Clusters
Dutch generally avoids ending syllables with consonant clusters.
Compound Word Syllabification
Hyphenated compounds are initially treated as separate units, but the overall stress pattern applies to the entire word.
- The compound nature of the word and the hyphen's role as a morphological boundary.
- Vowel lengthening in 'kampioenen' affects syllable duration.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter syllable boundaries, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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