bestuursfunctionaris
Syllables
be-stu-urs-func-tio-na-ris
Pronunciation
/bəˈstʏrsfʏŋkʃɔnaːris/
Stress
0000011
Morphemes
bestuurs- + functie- + -naris
The word 'bestuursfunctionaris' is a compound Dutch noun divided into seven syllables: be-stu-urs-func-tio-na-ris. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na-ris'). The word is formed from morphemes related to governance and function, and its syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
A person holding an administrative or executive position within an organization.
Administrative officer, executive functionary
“De bestuursfunctionaris was verantwoordelijk voor de implementatie van het nieuwe beleid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na-ris'), following the general Dutch stress pattern.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. stu — Closed syllable, unstressed.. urs — Closed syllable, unstressed. Rule: Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.. func — Closed syllable, unstressed. Rule: Maximizing open syllables.. tio — Open syllable, unstressed. Rule: Vowel-initial syllables are preferred.. na — Open syllable, stressed.. ris — Closed syllable, stressed. Rule: Penultimate stress.
Word Parts
Maximize Open Syllables
Syllable division prioritizes creating syllables ending in vowels whenever possible.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally places primary stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a single syllable unless they can be broken up to create an open syllable.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllabification, especially with complex consonant clusters. The chosen division represents a common and accepted approach.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might influence the perceived syllable boundaries, but the core principles remain consistent.
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