schaatswedstrijden
Syllables
schaats-we-dstrijd-en
Pronunciation
/ˈsxɑːtsʋɛdstrɛi̯də(n)/
Stress
1001
Morphemes
schaats, wed, strijd + -en
The word 'schaatswedstrijden' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: schaats-we-dstrijd-en. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels. The word consists of multiple roots and a plural suffix.
Definitions
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“De schaatswedstrijden waren erg spannend.”
“Hij won alle schaatswedstrijden dit seizoen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('strijd').
Syllables
schaats — Syllable with a complex onset and coda.. we — Open syllable with a simple vowel nucleus.. dstrijd — Syllable with a complex onset and coda, containing a diphthong.. en — Syllable with a reduced vowel and coda. The (n) indicates optional pronunciation.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are included in the onset whenever possible.
Vowel Division
Syllables are divided after each vowel.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single onset. The final 'n' can be reduced or elided in casual speech. Consonant assimilation can occur in rapid speech, but doesn't affect syllabification.
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