wereldbekerwedstrijd
Syllables
we-rel-dbe-ker-wed-strijd
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛrəl(t)ˌbɛkərˈʋɛtstrit/
Stress
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Morphemes
wereld + beker + wedstrijd
The word *wereldbekerwedstrijd* is a compound noun syllabified into six syllables: we-rel-dbe-ker-wed-strijd. Primary stress falls on 'wed'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization, vowel centering, and compound word treatment. The word consists of Germanic roots denoting 'world', 'cup', and 'competition'.
Definitions
- 1
A competition for the world cup.
World Cup competition
“De wereldbekerwedstrijd was spannend.”
“Hij kijkt uit naar de wereldbekerwedstrijd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'wed'. The first three syllables are unstressed, and the final two receive secondary stress due to the compound nature of the word.
Syllables
we — Open syllable, onset consonant /ʋ/, vowel /ɛ/.. rel — Closed syllable, onset consonant /r/, vowel /ə/, coda consonant /l/ (and potentially /t/).. dbe — Closed syllable, onset consonant /t/, vowel /ɛ/, coda consonant /b/.. ker — Open syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel /ə/.. wed — Closed syllable, onset consonant /ʋ/, vowel /ɛ/, coda consonant /t/. Primary stress.. strijd — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /str/, vowel /i/, coda consonant /t/.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Dutch attempts to maximize the onsets of syllables by incorporating consonants into the onset where possible.
Vowel Centering
Syllables are built around vowel sounds, with consonants assigned to either the onset or coda.
Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch generally avoids creating syllables consisting of a single consonant or vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The 't' in 'wereld' can be elided in casual speech, but the syllabification remains the same.
- Consonant clusters (e.g., 'str' in 'strijd') are common and handled by onset maximization.
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