theatervoorstelling
Syllables
the-a-ter-voor-stel-ling
Pronunciation
/te.ˈa.tər.vɔr.ˈstɛl.ɪŋ/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
voor + stelling + ling
The word 'theatervoorstelling' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: the-a-ter-voor-stel-ling. The primary stress falls on 'stel'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and separating morphemes (prefix, root, suffix).
Definitions
- 1
A performance in a theater; a theatrical production.
Theater performance
“De theatervoorstelling was erg indrukwekkend.”
“We hebben kaartjes gekocht voor de theatervoorstelling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stel').
Syllables
the — Open syllable, initial syllable.. a — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ter — Closed syllable, final syllable of 'theater'. voor — Open syllable, prefix.. stel — Open syllable, root.. ling — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel-Following Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters following vowels are split after the vowel to create open syllables.
Consonant Clusters Between Vowels
Consonant clusters between vowels are split, prioritizing open syllables.
Prefix/Root/Suffix Separation
Prefixes, roots, and suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the syllabification.
- Dutch compound words generally follow a stress pattern on the penultimate syllable.
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