volleybalinternaschonals
Syllables
vol-ley-bal-in-ter-na-scho-nals
Pronunciation
/ˈvɔl.əy.bɑl.ɪn.tər.naː.ʃoː.nɑls/
Stress
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Morphemes
volleybal + internationaal + s
The word 'volleybalinternationals' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables following Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and penultimate stress. It consists of the compound 'volleybal', the root 'internationaal', and the plural suffix '-s'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'na'.
Definitions
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International volleyball players
International volleyball players
“De Nederlandse volleybalinternationals hebben gisteren gewonnen.”
“De volleybalinternationals trainden hard voor het toernooi.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na'). Dutch generally stresses the second-to-last syllable.
Syllables
vol — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ley — Open syllable.. bal — Open syllable.. in — Open syllable.. ter — Open syllable.. na — Open, stressed syllable.. scho — Open syllable.. nals — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally places primary stress on the second-to-last syllable of a word.
- The 'volleybal' portion is treated as a single unit due to its established usage as a compound noun.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the syllabification.
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