toeschouwersaantallen
Syllables
toe-schou-wers-aan-tal-len
Pronunciation
/tœsχœu̯ʋərsɑːnˈtɑlə(n)/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
toeschouwer- + tal + -s, -aan, -len
The word *toeschouwersaantallen* is a compound noun divided into six syllables: toe-schou-wers-aan-tal-len. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, maintaining consonant clusters and prioritizing vowel-initial syllables. The word is morphologically complex, combining prefixes, a root, and suffixes of Germanic origin.
Definitions
- 1
The number of spectators.
Spectator numbers
“De *toeschouwersaantallen* waren hoger dan verwacht.”
“*Toeschouwersaantallen* bij de wedstrijd liepen op tot tienduizend.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (*aan-tal-len*).
Syllables
toe — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. schou — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. wers — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. aan — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. tal — Closed syllable, consonant cluster coda.. len — Open syllable, potential coda reduction.
Word Parts
Vowel-Initial Syllables
Syllables generally begin with vowels.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Syllable Coda
Syllables can end in consonants, forming closed syllables.
- Potential reduction of final /n/ in *len* in rapid speech.
- Diphthong /œu̯/ can be analyzed differently, but common treatment is as a single unit.
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