bijstandsambtenaren
Syllables
bij-stands-amb-te-na-ren
Pronunciation
/bɛi̯ˈstɑnsɑmbtənaːrən/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
bij + stands/ambte + naren
The word 'bijstandsambtenaren' is a Dutch noun meaning 'welfare officers'. It's a compound word syllabified based on vowel peaks and morphemic boundaries, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. The IPA transcription is /bɛi̯ˈstɑnsɑmbtənaːrən/.
Definitions
- 1
Officials responsible for administering welfare benefits.
Welfare officers, social welfare administrators
“De bijstandsambtenaren beoordelen de aanvragen zorgvuldig.”
“Er is een tekort aan bijstandsambtenaren in de regio.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('amb'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch words of this length.
Syllables
bij — Open syllable, containing the prefix. Relatively short and simple.. stands — Closed syllable, containing the root. Contains a consonant cluster 'st'.. amb — Closed syllable, containing the root. Contains the consonant cluster 'mb'.. te — Open syllable, a short vowel sound.. na — Open syllable, containing part of the suffix.. ren — Closed syllable, containing the final part of the suffix. Plural marker.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the antepenultimate syllable in Dutch words.
- Pronunciation of 'bij-' can vary slightly (/bɛi̯/ or /bɪj/) without affecting syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might exist, but the core syllabic structure remains consistent.
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