voetbalgeschiedenis
Syllables
voet-bal-ge-schiedenis
Pronunciation
/ˈvutbɑlɣəˈsxɪdɪs/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
ge + voetbalgeschiedenis
The word 'voetbalgeschiedenis' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: voet-bal-ge-schiedenis. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the roots 'voet' (foot), 'bal' (ball), and 'geschiedenis' (history), with the prefix 'ge'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding breaking up consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The history of football (soccer).
Football history
“De voetbalgeschiedenis van Nederland is rijk.”
“Hij studeert voetbalgeschiedenis.”
syn:voetbalhistorie
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-den' in 'geschiedenis').
Syllables
voet — Open syllable, potentially reduced vowel in unstressed position.. bal — Open syllable, potentially reduced vowel in unstressed position.. ge — Closed syllable, prefix, often reduced vowel.. schiedenis — Stress falls on 'dis', complex consonant cluster at the beginning.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex or involve specific consonants.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in most Dutch words.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound.
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