voetgangersverbinding
Syllables
voet-gan-gers-ver-bin-ding
Pronunciation
/ˈvutɣɑŋɡərsfərˌbɪndɪŋ/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ver + voet + gangersverbinding
The word 'voetgangersverbinding' is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules favoring open syllables and penultimate stress. It consists of the root 'voet' (foot), the suffix 'gangers' (walkers), the prefix 'ver' (intensifier), and the suffix 'binding' (connection). The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'bin'.
Definitions
- 1
A physical connection designed for pedestrians, such as a bridge or underpass.
Pedestrian connection
“De nieuwe voetgangersverbinding maakt het veiliger om de straat over te steken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bin').
Syllables
voet — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced velar fricative.. gan — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a velar fricative.. gers — Closed syllable, containing a schwa and a voiced alveolar fricative.. ver — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. bin — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced bilabial stop. Primary stressed syllable.. ding — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced alveolar nasal.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables whenever possible, leading to the separation of 'voet' as a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless easily separable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., 'ver' can be pronounced /vər/).
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound.
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