sportinfrastructuuren
Syllables
sport-in-fra-struc-tuur-en
Pronunciation
/ˈspɔrtɪnfraːstruktuːrən/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
sport + infrastructuren
The word 'sportinfrastructuren' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: sport-in-fra-struc-tuur-en. The primary stress falls on 'struc'. It consists of the roots 'sport' and 'infrastructuur' with the plural suffix '-en'. Syllabification follows the rules of maximizing open syllables and applying penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
The collective systems and facilities supporting sporting activities.
Sports infrastructure
“De gemeente investeert in nieuwe sportinfrastructuren.”
“De kwaliteit van de sportinfrastructuren is essentieel voor de ontwikkeling van de sport.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('struc').
Syllables
sport — Open syllable, initial syllable of the compound.. in — Closed syllable, beginning of the infrastructure root.. fra — Open syllable, part of the infrastructure root.. struc — Stressed syllable, part of the infrastructure root.. tuur — Open syllable, completing the infrastructure root.. en — Closed syllable, plural suffix.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch prefers syllables ending in vowels whenever possible.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is syllabified separately before combining.
Suffix Syllabification
Suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables.
- The word is a relatively straightforward example of Dutch compound noun formation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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