buitendienstfunctionarissen
Syllables
bui-ten-dienst-func-tio-na-ris-sen
Pronunciation
/ˈbœytənˌdiːnstfʏŋkʃoːnaːrisən/
Stress
01001000
Morphemes
buiten + dienst + functionarissen
The word 'buitendienstfunctionarissen' is a complex Dutch noun formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and preserving consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word refers to outdoor service officials.
Definitions
- 1
Officials or employees who work in an outdoor service capacity.
Outdoor service officials
“De buitendienstfunctionarissen controleerden de wegen.”
“De gemeente heeft meer buitendienstfunctionarissen aangenomen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-tien-').
Syllables
bui — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ten — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. dienst — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.. func — Closed syllable, contains a central vowel.. tio — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. na — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. ris — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. sen — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless easily separable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The complex pluralization with '-narissen' is a typical feature of Dutch noun morphology.
- The 'dienstf' cluster is a common occurrence and is generally treated as a single unit.
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