snelheidsnelheidwedstrijden
Syllables
snel-heid-snel-heid-wed-strij-den
Pronunciation
/ˈsneːl.hɛi̯t.sʋɛtˈstɾiːdən/
Stress
0000110
Morphemes
snel + heid + strijden
The word 'snelheidswedstrijden' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: snel-heid-snel-heid-wed-strij-den. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'strij'. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and allows for consonant clusters at syllable ends.
Definitions
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“De snelheidswedstrijden waren erg spannend.”
“Hij neemt deel aan de snelheidswedstrijden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'strij'.
Syllables
snel — Open syllable, no special features.. heid — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. snel — Open syllable, no special features.. heid — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. wed — Open syllable, no special features.. strij — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. den — Closed syllable, no special features.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each syllable must contain a vowel or diphthong.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are allowed at the end of a syllable, but not at the beginning if it creates an unpronounceable sequence.
- Dutch allows for relatively complex consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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