voorjaarsklasiker
Syllables
voor-jaars-kla-si-ker
Pronunciation
/voːrˈjaːrs.klɑˈsi.kər/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
voor- + jaar- + -s-klassieker
The word 'voorjaarsklassieker' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: voor-jaars-kla-si-ker. The primary stress falls on 'kla'. It consists of the prefix 'voor-', the root 'jaar-', and the suffix '-s-klassieker'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and keeping consonant clusters intact.
Definitions
- 1
A prestigious one-day cycling race held in the spring.
Spring Classic
“De Ronde van Vlaanderen is een bekende voorjaarsklassieker.”
syn:Lente klassieker
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('kla'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
voor — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Unstressed.. jaars — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant cluster 'rs'. Unstressed.. kla — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Primary stressed syllable.. si — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. ker — Closed syllable, containing a schwa. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters like 'rs' are generally kept together within a syllable.
Moraic Weight
Syllables with long vowels or diphthongs tend to be more prominent.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound do not affect syllable division.
- The 'rs' cluster is treated as a single unit within a syllable, avoiding a break between the two consonants.
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