burgemeestersfunctie
Syllables
bur-ge-mees-ters-func-tie
Pronunciation
/ˈbʏrɣəmeːstərsfʏŋkʃə/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
burgemeester + -sfunctie
The word 'burgemeestersfunctie' is a compound noun meaning 'mayor's function'. It is divided into six syllables: bur-ge-mees-ters-func-tie, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster splits. It consists of the root 'burgemeester' (mayor) and the suffix '-sfunctie' (function).
Definitions
- 1
The position or duties of a mayor.
Mayor's function, office of mayor.
“Ze bekleedt de burgemeestersfunctie met veel toewijding.”
“De burgemeestersfunctie is een verantwoordelijke taak.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-stie').
Syllables
bur — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ge — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. mees — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ters — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. func — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. tie — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are generally divided after vowels, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable where possible, avoiding splitting them unless necessary for phonological reasons.
- The 'g' in 'ge-' is often pronounced as a voiced velar fricative /ɣ/.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' may affect the phonetic realization but not the syllabification.
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