verdedigingssporten
Syllables
ver-de-di-gings-spor-ten
Pronunciation
/vərˈdɛdɪɣɪŋsˈspɔrtən/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
ver- + dedig + -ings
The word 'verdedigingssporten' is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules favoring open syllables and tolerating consonant clusters within syllables. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'spor'. The word is composed of a prefix, root, and two suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
Defensive sports; sports that involve defending oneself or a goal.
Defensive sports
“Hij beoefent verschillende verdedigingssporten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'spor'. Dutch generally has penultimate stress.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. de — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. di — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. gings — Closed syllable (CVC), unstressed.. spor — Open syllable (CV), primary stressed.. ten — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Tolerance
Consonant clusters are allowed within syllables, but syllable division generally avoids breaking them up.
- The 'ng' cluster is a common feature and doesn't typically trigger syllable division.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'g' do not affect syllable division.
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