volleybalvereniging
Syllables
vol-ley-bal-ver-e-nig-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈvɔl.əy.bɑl.və.ˈreː.nə.ɣɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
volleybal + vereniging
The word 'volleybalvereniging' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: vol-ley-bal-ver-e-nig-ing. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding stranded consonants. The word consists of the root 'volleybal' and the suffix '-vereniging'.
Definitions
- 1
An organization or club dedicated to the sport of volleyball.
volleyball association/club
“Hij is lid van een volleybalvereniging.”
“De volleybalvereniging organiseert een toernooi.”
syn:volleybalclub
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nig').
Syllables
vol — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ley — Open syllable.. bal — Open syllable.. ver — Open syllable.. e — Open syllable, schwa.. nig — Closed syllable, 'ng' cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided based on phonotactic constraints, aiming for pronounceable syllables.
- The 'ng' cluster in '-nig' could potentially be treated as a single unit by some analyses, but the current division is more common.
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