wereldkampioenschap
Syllables
we-reld-kam-pioen-schap
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛrəltˌkɑmpijoːnʃɑp/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
wereld + kampioenschap
The Dutch word 'wereldkampioenschap' is a compound noun meaning 'world championship'. It is syllabified as 'we-reld-kam-pioen-schap', with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements, typical for Dutch compound words.
Definitions
- 1
A competition to determine the world's best in a particular sport or activity.
World Championship
“Het wereldkampioenschap voetbal is erg populair.”
“Zij won het wereldkampioenschap schaken.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, 'pioen'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
we — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. reld — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. kam — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. pioen — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong and a final consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. schap — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable to maximize the number of consonants at the beginning of the syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel (or diphthong) as its nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes that compose them.
- The syllabification of 'kampioenschap' requires careful consideration of onset maximization.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but they do not typically affect syllable division.
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