tussendoelstelling
Syllables
tus-sen-doel-stel-ling
Pronunciation
/tʏsənˌdoːlˈstɛlɪŋ/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
tussen + doel + stelling
The word 'tussendoelstelling' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'intermediate objective'. It is syllabified as tus-sen-doel-stel-ling, with primary stress on 'doel'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and breaking consonant clusters for pronounceability. It consists of the prefix 'tussen-', the root 'doel-', and the suffix 'stelling'.
Definitions
- 1
An intermediate goal or objective.
Intermediate objective
“De tussendoelstellingen helpen ons om gemotiveerd te blijven.”
“Het bereiken van de tussendoelstellingen is cruciaal voor het succes van het project.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'doel'. The stress is relatively even, but 'doel' receives the strongest emphasis.
Syllables
tus — Open syllable, initial consonant.. sen — Open syllable, following vowel.. doel — Closed syllable, stressed.. stel — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ling — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Breakup
Consonant clusters are broken up to maximize pronounceability, avoiding single consonants at the beginning of a syllable.
Compound Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the syllables of their constituent parts.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
- The 'g' sound is a voiced velar fricative /ɣ/.
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