buitenlandredacteur
Syllables
bui-ten-land-re-da-cteur
Pronunciation
/ˈbœytənlɑndrədaːktœr/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
buiten + land + redacteur
The word 'buitenlandredacteur' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: bui-ten-land-re-da-cteur. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-teur'). The word is composed of the prefix 'buiten-', the root 'land', and the suffix 'redacteur'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and preserves digraphs.
Definitions
- 1
A journalist who reports from a foreign country; a foreign editor.
Foreign correspondent/editor
“De buitenlandredacteur schreef een artikel over de politieke situatie.”
“De krant zoekt een ervaren buitenlandredacteur.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-teur'), following the typical Dutch stress pattern.
Syllables
bui — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Initial syllable.. ten — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Follows a diphthong.. land — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel. Root of the word.. re — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Part of the suffix.. da — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Part of the suffix.. cteur — Closed syllable, containing a stressed vowel. Final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Digraph Preservation
Digraphs (like 'ui') are not split across syllable boundaries.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morphemic boundaries, but phonetic structure takes precedence in syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly affect syllabification.
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