selectiewedstrijden
Syllables
se-lec-tie-we-d-strij-den
Pronunciation
/səˈlɛkti.əˈʋɛt.stɾɛi̯.də(n)/
Stress
0101011
Morphemes
selectie + wedstrijd + en
The word 'selectiewedstrijden' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: se-lec-tie-we-d-strij-den. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from Latin and Germanic roots, denoting 'selection competitions'. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules of vowel-based division and consonant cluster breaking.
Definitions
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Competitions used for selection.
Selection competitions
“De selectiewedstrijden waren erg zwaar.”
“Hij deed mee aan de selectiewedstrijden voor het nationale team.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('strij').
Syllables
se — Open syllable, initial syllable.. lec — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. tie — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. we — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. d — Open syllable, single consonant between vowels.. strij — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. den — Open syllable, final syllable, 'n' often reduced.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant if a vowel follows.
Single Consonant Rule
Single consonants between vowels form their own syllable.
- The 'ie' digraph is pronounced as a diphthong.
- The final 'n' is often reduced or elided in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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