burgemeestersverkiezingen
Syllables
bur-ge-mees-ters-ver-kie-zin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈbʏrɣəmeːstərsfərˌkiːzɪŋən/
Stress
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Morphemes
ver- + burgemeester + verkiezingen + s
The word 'burgemeestersverkiezingen' is a complex Dutch compound noun. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets, dividing the word into eight syllables with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of Germanic roots and suffixes, denoting 'mayor elections'.
Definitions
- 1
Elections for the position of mayor.
Mayor elections
“De burgemeestersverkiezingen worden volgende maand gehouden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-zie-' (kie-zin-gen). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
bur — Open syllable, initial consonant.. ge — Open syllable, schwa reduction.. mees — Closed syllable, long vowel.. ters — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable, initial consonant.. kie — Open syllable, long vowel.. zin — Closed syllable, short vowel.. gen — Open syllable, schwa reduction.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Dutch syllabification generally favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Pattern
Syllables are typically formed around a vowel, with consonants preceding or following the vowel.
Schwa Reduction
Unstressed vowels, particularly schwa /ə/, are often reduced in pronunciation.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'g' and 'r' sounds.
- The potential for ambiguity in dividing consonant clusters, resolved by maximizing onsets.
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