toneelvoorstelling
Syllables
to-neel-voor-stel-ling
Pronunciation
/toˈneːlˌfoːrˈstɛlɪŋ/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
voor + toneel + stelling
The word 'toneelvoorstelling' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: to-neel-voor-stel-ling. The primary stress falls on 'stel'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and handling consonant clusters. It consists of the root 'toneel', the prefix 'voor', and the root 'stelling'.
Definitions
- 1
A theatrical performance; a play.
Theater performance, play
“We bezochten een prachtige toneelvoorstelling.”
“De toneelvoorstelling was erg indrukwekkend.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('stel'). The first and last syllables are unstressed. The second and fourth syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
to — Open syllable, initial syllable.. neel — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. voor — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. stel — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. ling — Closed syllable, final syllable, vowel reduction possible.
Word Parts
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Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible. This is evident in the division of 'to-neel' and 'voor'.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable, as seen in 'stel' and 'ling'.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of Dutch pronunciation and can affect the phonetic realization of syllables like 'to' and 'ling'.
- The 'st' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster in Dutch and is treated as a single unit within a syllable.
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