wedstrijdregelementen
Syllables
wed-strijd-re-ge-le-men-ten
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛt.stɾɛi̯t.rə.ɣəˈlɛ.məntən/
Stress
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Morphemes
wed + strijd + reglementen
The word 'wedstrijdreglementen' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'competition regulations'. It is syllabified as wed-strijd-re-ge-le-men-ten, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, avoiding single initial consonants and maintaining digraph integrity.
Definitions
- 1
Rules and regulations governing a competition or contest.
Competition regulations
“De atleten moesten zich aan de wedstrijdreglementen houden.”
“Het scheidsrechterteam interpreteerde de wedstrijdreglementen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('le' in 'reglementen'). Dutch stress is generally weak, but this syllable receives slightly more prominence.
Syllables
wed — Open syllable, initial consonant.. strijd — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong.. re — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ge — Open syllable, voiced velar fricative and schwa.. le — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. men — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.. ten — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are built around vowel sounds, forming the core of each syllable.
Avoid Single Initial Consonants
Consonants are generally not left alone to begin a syllable, adhering to Dutch phonotactic constraints.
Digraph Integrity
Digraphs like 'ij' are treated as single vowel units, preventing a split within them.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided based on their constituent parts, respecting the boundaries between morphemes.
- The 'd' at the end of 'wedstrijd' can be reduced in some pronunciations, but remains present in the syllabification.
- Dutch stress is generally weak and predictable, but the penultimate syllable receives slightly more emphasis.
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