polsstokhoogspringen
Syllables
pols-stok-hoog-sprin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈpɔlstɔkˈɦoːxsprɪŋən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
polsstokhoogspringen
The word 'polsstokhoogspringen' is a compound noun in Dutch, syllabified as 'pols-stok-hoog-sprin-gen' with stress on 'hoog'. It's formed by combining roots for 'pole', 'stick', 'high', and 'jump'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and adhering to the penultimate stress rule.
Definitions
- 1
The sport of jumping over a horizontal bar using a long, flexible pole.
Pole vaulting
“Hij beoefent polsstokhoogspringen.”
“De wereldkampioen polsstokhoogspringen.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('hoog'), following the penultimate stress rule in Dutch.
Syllables
pols — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. stok — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. hoog — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and stressed.. sprin — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. gen — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Penultimate Stress
Stress generally falls on the second-to-last syllable in Dutch words.
Vowel-centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains a vowel sound.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes pose challenges, but the rules prioritize keeping them intact.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but they generally do not affect the syllabification.
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