catechiseeermeesters
Syllables
ca-te-chi-se-eer-mees-ters
Pronunciation
/kateχiˈseːrˌmeːstərs/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
catechiseer + meester + s
The word 'catechiseermeesters' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: ca-te-chi-se-eer-mees-ters. The primary stress falls on the 'seer' syllable. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix, a Germanic root, and a plural suffix. Syllable division follows standard Dutch vowel-based rules.
Definitions
- 1
Teachers or leaders responsible for instructing people in the principles of a particular religion, especially through the use of the catechism.
Catechism masters
“De catechiseermeesters bereidden de kinderen voor op hun communie.”
“De catechiseermeesters waren zeer toegewijd aan hun taak.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('seer').
Syllables
ca — Open syllable, initial syllable.. te — Open syllable.. chi — Open syllable.. se — Open syllable.. eer — Open syllable.. mees — Closed syllable.. ters — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables generally end in vowels. Consonant clusters can end syllables.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, but this word's structure is relatively straightforward.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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