voetbalgrootmachten
Syllables
voet-bal-groot-macht-en
Pronunciation
/ˈvuːt.bɑl.ɣruːt.mɑχ.tən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
groot + voetbalmacht + en
The word 'voetbalgrootmachten' is a compound noun syllabified according to Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding consonant cluster splits. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('macht'). It consists of the roots 'voetbal' and 'macht', the prefix 'groot', and the plural suffix '-en'.
Definitions
- 1
Nations or teams that are dominant in the sport of football.
Football superpowers
“De voetbalgrootmachten streden om de wereldbeker.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, 'macht'.
Syllables
voet — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. bal — Open syllable.. groot — Open syllable, with a voiced velar fricative.. macht — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. en — Open syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating syllables that end in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless easily pronounceable separately.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Pronunciation of 'g' as /ɣ/ is a characteristic of Dutch.
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