wereldebekertoernoi
Syllables
we-rel-de-bek-er-toe-r-noi
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛrəl.dəˌbɛ.kər.toːr.ˈnɔi/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
wereld + beker + toernooi
The Dutch word *wereldbekertoernooi* is a compound noun meaning 'World Cup tournament'. It is syllabified as we-rel-de-bek-er-toe-r-noi, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding vowel hiatus.
Definitions
- 1
A competition, typically international, involving teams competing for a trophy (the World Cup).
World Cup tournament
“Het wereldbekertoernooi trok miljoenen kijkers.”
“Nederland deed mee aan het wereldbekertoernooi.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('toe-r-nooi').
Syllables
we — Open syllable, initial syllable. rel — Closed syllable. de — Open syllable. bek — Closed syllable. er — Open syllable. toe — Open syllable. r — Syllabic consonant. noi — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally assigned to the following vowel.
Vowel-Initial Syllables
Vowels starting a syllable are considered open syllables.
Syllabic Consonant
The /r/ can function as a syllabic consonant.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morphemic boundaries, but syllabification is based on phonological structure.
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