vlinderslagspecialist
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
- 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
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/.
Word Parts
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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.
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