collegahoogleraren
Syllables
col-le-ga-hoog-le-ra-ren
Pronunciation
/kɔ.ləˈɣaː hoːx.ləˈraː.rən/
Stress
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Morphemes
collega, hoog, leraar + -en
The word 'collega-hoogleraren' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: col-le-ga-hoog-le-ra-ren. It consists of the morphemes 'collega' (colleague), 'hoog' (high), 'leraar' (teacher), and the plural suffix '-en'. Primary stress falls on 'collega' and 'hoogleraren'. Syllabification follows the sonority principle and respects the structure of the compound.
Definitions
- 1
Fellow professors; colleagues who hold the rank of professor.
Fellow professors
“De collega-hoogleraren bespraken de nieuwe onderwijsrichtlijnen.”
“De vergadering werd bijgewoond door alle collega-hoogleraren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'ga' in 'collega' and the 'ra' in 'hoogleraren'. This is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
col — Open syllable, initial syllable of the compound.. le — Open syllable, part of 'collega'. ga — Open syllable, stressed syllable of 'collega'. hoog — Open syllable, initial part of the second compound element.. le — Open syllable, part of 'hoogleraar'. ra — Open syllable, stressed syllable of 'hoogleraren'. ren — Closed syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Sonority Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with consonants gravitating towards the vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word retains its original syllable structure.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are generally split according to the sonority hierarchy, but often remain within a single syllable if easily pronounceable.
- The 'g' sound can vary regionally. The syllable division reflects the standard pronunciation.
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