wereldrecordhouders
Syllables
we-reld-re-cord-hou-ders
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛrəl.də.rɛ.kɔrt.ɦʌu̯.dərs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
wereld, record + houders
The word 'wereldrecordhouders' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: we-reld-re-cord-hou-ders. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('re'). Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, preserving consonant clusters. The word consists of Germanic and Latin roots combined with a Germanic suffix.
Definitions
- 1
People who possess a world record.
World record holders
“De wereldrecordhouders werden geëerd tijdens de ceremonie.”
“Wereldrecordhouders in verschillende sporten namen deel aan het evenement.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('re'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but compound words can have variations.
Syllables
we — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. reld — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster. Unstressed.. re — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Primary stressed syllable.. cord — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster. Unstressed.. hou — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Unstressed.. ders — Closed syllable, containing a schwa and a consonant cluster. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable by a vowel.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable in most Dutch words.
- The 'd' in 'record' can be devoiced to a 't' sound in casual speech, but this doesn't affect the syllable division.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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