voortgangscontroles
Syllables
voor-tgangs-con-tro-les
Pronunciation
/ˈvɔrtɣɑŋs.kɔn.troː.ləs/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
voort + gang + -s
The word 'voortgangscontroles' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: 'voor-tgangs-con-tro-les'. Stress falls on the second syllable ('gangs'). The syllabification follows vowel-centered rules, keeping consonant clusters intact. It consists of the prefix 'voort-', root 'gang', and the root 'controle' with plural suffix '-s'.
Definitions
- 1
Regular checks or assessments of progress.
Progress checks/controls
“De voortgangscontroles wezen op vertraging.”
“Regelmatige voortgangscontroles zijn essentieel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('gangs'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
voor — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. tgangs — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant cluster 'ng'.. con — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. tro — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. les — Closed syllable, containing a schwa and a consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters like 'ng' are kept together within a syllable.
Avoidance of Digraph Splitting
Digraphs are not split across syllable boundaries.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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