tweerichtingsfietspaden
Syllables
twee-ri-chting-s-fiet-spa-den
Pronunciation
/ˈtʋeːrɪçtɪŋsfitsˈpaːdə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
twee + richting + paden
The word *tweerichtingsfietspaden* is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('richting'). The word is composed of the prefix 'twee', the root 'richting', and the compound suffix 'fietspaden'.
Definitions
- 1
Two-way bike paths; bike paths allowing traffic in both directions.
Two-way bike paths
“De gemeente wil meer *tweerichtingsfietspaden* aanleggen.”
“*Tweerichtingsfietspaden* zijn veiliger voor fietsers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('richting').
Syllables
twee — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is long.. ri — Closed syllable, part of the root 'richting'.. chting — Closed syllable, containing the 'sch' cluster, part of the root 'richting'.. s — Short syllable, connecting element.. fiet — Closed syllable, root 'fiets'.. spa — Open syllable, part of the compound 'paden'.. den — Closed syllable, plural suffix 'paden'.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on their constituent morphemes.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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