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vlinderslagspecialist

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
21 characters
Dutch
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5syllables

vlinderslagspecialist

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

vlinders-lags-pe-cia-list

Pronunciation

/ˈvɫɪndərslaɣspəˈsjaːlist/

Stress

00011

Morphemes

vlinder + slagspecialist

The Dutch word 'vlinderslagspecialist' is a compound noun meaning 'butterfly stroke specialist'. It is syllabified as vlinders-lags-pe-cia-list, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable 'cia'. The word's structure reflects Dutch compounding rules and phonological patterns, prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A person who is highly skilled in the butterfly stroke swimming technique.

    Butterfly stroke specialist

    De vlinderslagspecialist won de gouden medaille.

    Ze is een getalenteerde vlinderslagspecialist.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'cia', indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').

Syllables

5
vlinders/ˈvɫɪndərs/
lags/laɣs/
pe/pə/
cia/ˈsjaː/
list/list/

vlinders Open syllable, containing a diphthong and a schwa. Initial consonant cluster /vl/.. lags Closed syllable, containing a short vowel /a/ and a final consonant cluster /ɣs/.. pe Open syllable, containing a schwa. Reduced vowel sound.. cia Stressed syllable, containing a long vowel /aː/. Preceded by a palatalized consonant /sja/.. list Closed syllable, containing a short vowel /i/ and a final consonant cluster /st/.

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating natural division points.

Avoid Breaking Diphthongs

Diphthongs are kept intact within a single syllable.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally large.

Penultimate Stress

Primary stress typically falls on the second-to-last syllable.

  • The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the boundaries between morphemes.
  • The interfix '-slag-' plays a crucial role in linking the root and suffix.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable timing, but not the core syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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