adjunctsecretarisgeneraal
Syllables
ad-junct-se-cre-ta-ris-ge-ne-raal
Pronunciation
/ɑˈdʒʌŋkt se.kʁə.ta.ʁɪs ɣə.ne.ˈraːl/
Stress
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Morphemes
adjunct + secretaris + generaal
The word 'adjunct-secretaris-generaal' is a Dutch compound noun divided into nine syllables. Stress falls on the final syllable ('raal'). It's composed of a Latin-derived prefix ('adjunct'), a root ('secretaris'), and a suffix ('generaal'). Syllabification follows vowel onset and consonant cluster resolution rules.
Definitions
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Deputy Secretary-General
Deputy Secretary-General
“De adjunct-secretaris-generaal vertegenwoordigde de organisatie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('raal') of the compound.
Syllables
ad — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. junct — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. se — Open syllable.. cre — Closed syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. ris — Closed syllable.. ge — Open syllable.. ne — Open syllable.. raal — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Onset
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority hierarchy.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but compound words can deviate.
Moraic Weight
Long vowels and diphthongs can influence stress placement.
- Compound word stress assignment can be complex.
- The 'ge-' prefix can have slight pronunciation variations.
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