ambassadeursfunctie
Syllables
am-bas-sa-deurs-func-tie
Pronunciation
/ɑm.bɑ.sa.dœr.s.fœŋk.ʃə/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
am + bassade + eursfunctie
The word 'ambassadeursfunctie' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: am-bas-sa-deurs-func-tie. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('func'). The syllabification follows standard Dutch rules of vowel-based division and consonant cluster maintenance. It is morphologically complex, deriving from French and Latin roots.
Definitions
- 1
The function or role of an ambassador.
Ambassadorial function
“Hij bekleedt een belangrijke ambassadeursfunctie.”
“De ambassadeursfunctie vereist veel diplomatiek inzicht.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('func').
Syllables
am — Open syllable, vowel-final.. bas — Open syllable, vowel-final.. sa — Open syllable, vowel-final.. deurs — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. func — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. tie — Open syllable, vowel-final.
Word Parts
am
From French 'ambassade', ultimately from Latin 'ambactus' (going around), denoting 'both sides'.
bassade
From French 'ambassade', meaning 'embassy'.
eursfunctie
'-eurs-' is a derivational suffix indicating 'those who do/perform', derived from French. '-functie' means 'function', from French 'fonction', ultimately from Latin 'functio'.
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables generally end in vowels. Consonants are assigned to the following vowel.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they violate sonority sequencing principles.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with consonant clusters, but the division presented here is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist, but they do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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