wereldsnelheidsrecord
Syllables
we-rel-ds-ne-lheids-re-cord
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛrəltsnɛlɦɛitsrəˈkɔrt/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
wereld + snelheid + record
The word *wereldsnelheidsrecord* is a compound noun with seven syllables, stressed on the penultimate syllable ('heids'). Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and maintains consonant clusters. The word is composed of the prefix 'wereld-', the root 'snelheid-', and the suffix '-record'.
Definitions
- 1
The fastest time or achievement in a particular activity globally.
World speed record
“Hij brak het wereldsnelheidsrecord op de Olympische Spelen.”
“Het wereldsnelheidsrecord voor de marathon is indrukwekkend.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('heids'), following the general Dutch stress pattern.
Syllables
we — Open syllable, initial syllable.. rel — Closed syllable.. ds — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ne — Open syllable.. lheids — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. re — Open syllable.. cord — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are primarily formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are unpronounceable.
- The 'd' in 'snelheids' can be devoiced to a 't' sound in some dialects, but this doesn't affect the syllable division.
- Dutch syllable division avoids breaking up diphthongs.
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