zwemvaardigheidsdiploma
Syllables
zwem-vaar-dig-heids-dip-lo-ma
Pronunciation
/ˈzʋɛm.vaːr.dɪɣ.hɛi̯ts.di.plo.ma/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
zwem, vaardig, diploma + heids
The word 'zwemvaardigheidsdiploma' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: zwem-vaar-dig-heids-dip-lo-ma. The primary stress falls on 'vaar'. It is formed from the roots 'zwem', 'vaardig', and 'diploma' with the suffix 'heids'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel peaks and permissible consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A certificate proving proficiency in swimming.
Swimming proficiency certificate
“Hij heeft zijn zwemvaardigheidsdiploma behaald.”
“Zonder zwemvaardigheidsdiploma mag je niet aan de zwemwedstrijd deelnemen.”
syn:zwemcertificaat
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('vaar'). Dutch typically stresses the penultimate syllable in longer words.
Syllables
zwem — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. Contains the root 'zwem'.. vaar — Open syllable, contains the root 'vaardig'.. dig — Closed syllable, contains part of the suffix 'heids'.. heids — Closed syllable, contains the suffix 'heids'.. dip — Open syllable, initial part of the root 'diploma'.. lo — Open syllable, part of the root 'diploma'.. ma — Open syllable, final part of the root 'diploma'.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Permissible consonant clusters are retained within syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in longer words.
- The 'ei' diphthong is treated as a single vowel sound.
- The 'rd' consonant cluster is permissible and remains within the syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur but do not affect syllable division.
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