wedstrijdinstelling
Syllables
wed-strijd-in-stel-ling
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛt.stɾɛi̯t.ɪn.stɛ.lɪŋ/
Stress
01010
Morphemes
wed + strijd + instelling
The word 'wedstrijdinstelling' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'competitive attitude'. It is divided into five syllables: wed-strijd-in-stel-ling, with primary stress on 'stel'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and open syllable preference, considering the morphemic structure of the word.
Definitions
- 1
A competitive attitude or spirit; a disposition to compete.
Competitive attitude/spirit
“Hij heeft een sterke wedstrijdinstelling.”
“De wedstrijdinstelling van het team was bewonderenswaardig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stel'). Dutch stress is often on the first syllable, but compound words frequently stress the penultimate syllable of the second component.
Syllables
wed — Open syllable, onset consonant 'w', vowel 'e', coda 'd'. Unstressed.. strijd — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'str', diphthong 'ei', coda 'd'. Slightly stressed.. in — Closed syllable, vowel 'i', coda 'n'. Unstressed prefix.. stel — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'st', vowel 'e', coda 'l'. Primary stressed syllable.. ling — Closed syllable, vowel 'i', coda 'ng'. Unstressed.
Word Parts
wed
Derived from 'wedstrijden' (to compete), Germanic origin, indicates competition.
strijd
Meaning 'struggle' or 'fight', Germanic origin, core meaning related to competition.
instelling
Composed of 'in-' (abstract noun formation, Germanic) and 'stelling' (attitude/position, Germanic). Noun-forming suffix.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized within the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'str' in 'strijd').
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch prefers open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC) whenever possible.
- The compound nature of the word requires considering the individual morphemes.
- The 'in-' prefix is typically unstressed.
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