snelheidwedstrijd
Syllables
snel-heid-wed-strijd
Pronunciation
/ˈsneːlɦɛitˈʋɛtstɾɛi̯t/
Stress
0011
Morphemes
snel + heid + wedstrijd
The Dutch word 'snelheidswedstrijd' (speed competition) is divided into four syllables: snel-heid-wed-strijd. Stress falls on the final syllable 'strijd'. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, preserving diphthongs and consonant clusters. The word is a compound noun formed from 'snel-' (fast), '-heid' (hood/ness), and '-wedstrijd' (competition).
Definitions
- 1
A competition based on speed.
Speed competition
“De wielerwedstrijd was een spannende snelheidswedstrijd.”
“Zij won de snelheidswedstrijd met gemak.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'strijd'. The first two syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
snel — Open syllable, initial syllable.. heid — Open syllable, follows 'snel'.. wed — Open syllable, begins the second compound.. strijd — Closed syllable with a diphthong, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, ensuring each syllable contains a vowel.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound and are not split across syllable boundaries.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a single syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel reduction in unstressed syllables, but the syllabification remains consistent.
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