burgemeesterssjerpen
Syllables
bur-ge-mees-ter-s-sjer-pen
Pronunciation
/ˈbʏrɣəmeːstərsʃɛrpən/
Stress
1000000
Morphemes
burgemeester & sjerpen + s
The word 'burgemeesterssjerpen' is a complex Dutch noun divided into seven syllables following the principle of open syllable preference. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's a compound word consisting of 'burgemeester' (mayor) and 'sjerpen' (chain/sash) with a genitive suffix 's'.
Definitions
- 1
The ceremonial chain or sash worn by a mayor.
Mayor's chain/sash
“De burgemeester droeg zijn burgemeesterssjerpen tijdens de ceremonie.”
syn:ambtsketen
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('bur').
Syllables
bur — Open syllable, stressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. mees — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Open syllable, unstressed.. s — Syllabic consonant, very short syllable.. sjer — Open syllable, unstressed.. pen — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors CV (consonant-vowel) syllable structures.
Syllabic Consonant
A single consonant between vowels can form a syllable.
- The 's' between 'ter' and 'sjer' is a syllabic consonant, creating a very short syllable. Regional vowel variations are possible but do not affect syllable division.
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