schrijfwedstrijden
Syllables
schrijf-wed-strijd-en
Pronunciation
/sxrɛifʋɛˈdɛistrɛidən/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
schrijf + wed + strijd-en
The word 'schrijfwedstrijden' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: schrijf-wed-strijd-en. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('strijd'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters where appropriate. The word consists of a prefix ('schrijf'), a root ('wed'), and a suffix ('strijd-en').
Definitions
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Writing competitions; contests where participants submit written work for evaluation.
Writing competitions
“Ze deed mee aan de schrijfwedstrijden.”
“De schrijfwedstrijden werden georganiseerd door de school.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('strijd'), following the penultimate stress rule in Dutch.
Syllables
schrijf — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'sch-', stressed.. wed — Open syllable, root of the word.. strijd — Closed syllable, primary stress.. en — Open syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (ending in a vowel). This is applied in dividing 'schrijf' into 'schrijf'.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they can be broken up to create an open syllable without violating phonotactic constraints. This is seen in 'wed-strijd'.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'sch-' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- The 'ij' diphthong is considered a single vowel sound within a syllable.
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