vrouwenvolleibalploeg
Syllables
vrou-wen-vol-lei-bal-ploeg
Pronunciation
/ˈvrɑu̯vənˌvɔlɛi̯ˈbɑlploːx/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
vrouw, bal, ploeg + -en
The word *vrouwenvolleybalploeg* is a compound noun syllabified according to Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and dividing consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable (*bal*). The word consists of three roots (*vrouw*, *bal*, *ploeg*) and a plural suffix (*-en*).
Definitions
- 1
A team consisting of women playing volleyball.
Women's volleyball team
“De vrouwenvolleybalploeg won de wedstrijd.”
“De training van de vrouwenvolleybalploeg is erg intensief.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bal'). The first syllable ('vrou') receives secondary stress, while the remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
vrou — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. wen — Open syllable, vowel reduction possible.. vol — Closed syllable.. lei — Open syllable, stressed.. bal — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ploeg — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels. This rule is applied throughout the word to create open syllables whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority, with more sonorous sounds starting the following syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of the compound word is syllabified independently before being combined.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., 'e' in 'volleybal' can become a schwa).
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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