brigadiersgeneraal
Syllables
bri-ga-di-ers-ge-ne-raal
Pronunciation
/ˈbriɣa.diːrs ɣə.neˈraːl/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
brigadiers + generaal + s
The word 'brigadiers-generaal' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'Brigadier General'. It is divided into seven syllables with primary stress on the penultimate syllable of 'generaal'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding complex consonant clusters. The compound structure and plural marker 's' are key considerations.
Definitions
- 1
A military rank equivalent to Brigadier General.
Brigadier General
“De brigadiers-generaal gaf bevel tot de aanval.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of 'generaal' (raal).
Syllables
bri — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ga — Open syllable, voiced velar fricative.. di — Open syllable, vowel follows consonant.. ers — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. ge — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ne — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. raal — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are structured to maximize sonority towards the nucleus.
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided into an onset and a rime.
Avoidance of Illegal Syllable Structures
Dutch avoids complex consonant clusters that are difficult to pronounce.
- Compound word structure influences syllabification.
- The 's' at the end of 'brigadiers' marks a morpheme boundary and syllable boundary.
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