sportaccommodaties
Syllables
sport-ac-com-mo-da-ties
Pronunciation
/ˈspɔrtəkɔməˈdaːtsis/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
sport + accommodatie + s
The word 'sportaccommodaties' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'sports facilities'. It is syllabified as sport-ac-com-mo-da-ties, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('ties'). The word consists of the prefix 'sport-', the root 'accommodatie-', and the suffix '-s'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
Sports facilities; buildings and grounds designed for sporting activities.
Sports facilities
“De gemeente investeert in nieuwe sportaccommodaties.”
“De sportaccommodaties zijn open voor publiek.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ties'). Dutch generally follows penultimate stress patterns.
Syllables
sport — Open syllable, stressed.. ac — Closed syllable, unstressed.. com — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mo — Open syllable, unstressed.. da — Open syllable, unstressed.. ties — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
sport
From English 'sport', ultimately from Old French 'sport' meaning 'pastime, pleasure'. Denotes the domain of activity.
accommodatie
From French 'accommodation', ultimately from Latin 'accommodare' meaning 'to make suitable'. Refers to providing suitable spaces or facilities.
s
Dutch plural marker.
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to maximize consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The 'accommodatie' part of the word is a loanword from French, and its pronunciation has been adapted to Dutch phonology.
- The 'tie' diphthong is a common feature of Dutch vowel systems.
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