bataljonscommandant
Syllables
ba-tal-jons-com-man-dant
Pronunciation
/ba.taˈljons.kɔ.mɑn.dɑnt/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
bataljon + commandant
The word 'bataljonscommandant' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ba-tal-jons-com-man-dant. The primary stress falls on 'man'. Syllabification follows the open/closed syllable principle and retains consonant clusters. It's a noun meaning 'battalion commander'.
Definitions
- 1
A person who commands a battalion.
Battalion commander
“De bataljonscommandant gaf het signaal tot aanval.”
syn:bataljonsleiderant:bataljonsoldaat
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('man').
Syllables
ba — Open syllable, single vowel.. tal — Open syllable, single vowel.. jons — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. com — Closed syllable, single vowel.. man — Open syllable, single vowel, stressed.. dant — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Principle
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Closed Syllable Principle
Syllables ending in a consonant are generally closed.
Consonant Cluster Retention
Common consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch compound nouns.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the boundaries between morphemes. The 's' linking the two parts is treated as part of the first syllable ('jons').
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