buitenlandwoordvoerders
Syllables
bui-ten-land-woord-voer-ders
Pronunciation
/ˈbœytənlɑntˈʋoːrdərs/
Stress
000111
Morphemes
buitenland + woordvoer + -ders
The word 'buitenlandwoordvoerders' is a complex Dutch noun divided into six syllables: bui-ten-land-woord-voer-ders. It's a compound word with stress on the penultimate syllable ('-ders'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The word refers to spokespersons for foreign words.
Definitions
- 1
People who speak on behalf of or represent foreign words.
Spokespersons for foreign words
“De buitenlandwoordvoerders bespraken de nieuwe anglicismen.”
“Zij zijn de buitenlandwoordvoerders van het instituut.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ders'), following the typical Dutch stress pattern.
Syllables
bui — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ten — Open syllable.. land — Open syllable.. woord — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.. voer — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. ders — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible, leading to divisions like 'bui-ten'.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce, as seen in '-rders'.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in many Dutch words, influencing the perceived prominence of syllables.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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