assistentapothekers
Syllables
as-sis-tent-ap-o-the-kers
Pronunciation
/aˈsɪstənt‿aˈpɔtəkərs/
Stress
0101011
Morphemes
as- + apotheker- + -s
The word 'assistent-apothekers' is a compound noun divided into syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('kers'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('as'). The word is composed of a Latin-derived prefix, two roots (one Latin, one Greek), and a Dutch plural suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Assistant pharmacists; individuals who assist pharmacists in their duties.
Assistant pharmacists
“De assistent-apothekers bereidden de medicijnen voor.”
“Er waren drie assistent-apothekers in dienst.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('kers') of 'apothekers'. Secondary stress on the first syllable ('as') of 'assistent'. Other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
as — Open syllable, lightly stressed.. sis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tent — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. ap — Open syllable, stressed.. o — Open syllable, stressed.. the — Open syllable, unstressed.. kers — Closed syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are split if pronounceable as separate syllables.
Compound Word Division
Compound words are divided at the juncture of their constituent parts.
- Linking 't' (enchainement) can affect perceived syllable boundaries.
- Pronunciation of 't' as a glottal stop is a regional variation.
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