volleybalkompetisie
Syllables
vol-ley-bal-kom-pe-ti-sie
Pronunciation
/vɔlɛjˈbɑl kɔmpəˈtiʃə/
Stress
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Morphemes
com- + peti- + -tie
The word 'volleybalcompetitie' is divided into seven syllables: vol-ley-bal-kom-pe-ti-sie. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ti'). The word is a compound noun with Latin and French morphemic origins. Syllable division follows Dutch rules prioritizing consonant cluster preservation and vowel-based division.
Definitions
- 1
A competition in the sport of volleyball.
Volleyball competition
“De volleybalcompetitie begint volgende week.”
“Ze wonnen de volleybalcompetitie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ti'). Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate or antepenultimate syllable, with longer words tending towards antepenultimate stress.
Syllables
vol — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ley — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. bal — Open syllable, a distinct morpheme.. kom — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. pe — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, stressed.. sie — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable (e.g., 'vl' in 'volleybal').
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are typically divided around vowel sounds.
Avoid Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch avoids creating syllables consisting of a single consonant or vowel.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the boundaries between the constituent parts.
- The 'bal' portion is treated as a separate syllable due to its distinct morphemic status.
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