voetbalinternationals
Syllables
voet-bal-in-ter-na-ti-o-nals
Pronunciation
/ˈvutbɑlˌɪntərnɑʃənɑls/
Stress
00001001
Morphemes
inter + voetbal + s
The word 'voetbalinternationals' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows standard Dutch rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters. The word consists of the root 'voetbal', the prefix 'inter-', and the suffix '-s'.
Definitions
- 1
Players who represent their country in international football matches.
Football internationals
“De voetbalinternationals werden door het publiek toejuicht.”
“Nederland heeft veel talentvolle voetbalinternationals.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'na' in 'nationals'.
Syllables
voet — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. bal — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. in — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ter — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. na — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ti — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. o — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. nals — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters at the end of a syllable are maintained within that syllable.
- Dutch compound words allow for some flexibility, but the provided division is the most standard.
- Regional vowel variations may exist but do not alter the syllabification.
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