adjudantonderofficier
Syllables
ad-ju-dant-on-der-of-fi-cier
Pronunciation
/a.dy.ˈdy.dɑ̃t ˈɔn.dər.ɔ.fi.sir/
Stress
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Morphemes
onder + adjudant + officier
The word 'adjudant-onderofficier' is a Dutch compound noun divided into eight syllables (ad-ju-dant-on-der-of-fi-cier). It follows typical Dutch syllable division rules, dividing between vowels and before consonant clusters, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable of the final component. It's composed of a French-derived root ('adjudant') and Dutch/French prefixes and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
A non-commissioned officer ranking below a commissioned officer, specifically a senior non-commissioned officer.
Warrant officer/Sergeant Major
“De adjudant-onderofficier gaf de bevelen.”
“Hij is gepromoveerd tot adjudant-onderofficier.”
ant:officier
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the final component ('cier'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable in multi-syllabic words.
Syllables
ad — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ju — Open syllable.. dant — Closed syllable, contains nasal vowel.. on — Open syllable, prefix.. der — Open syllable.. of — Open syllable.. fi — Open syllable.. cier — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are typically divided between vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Syllables are divided before consonant clusters.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of individual components.
- Borrowed French elements are integrated into the Dutch phonological system.
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