collegainternasionaals
Syllables
col-le-ga-in-ter-na-si-o-naals
Pronunciation
/kɔ.lə.ɣa‿ɪn.tər.naː.si.oˈnaːls/
Stress
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Morphemes
collega, intern + -s
The word 'collega-internationals' is a Dutch compound noun divided into nine syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na-'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster splits. It consists of the root words 'collega' and 'internationals' with a plural suffix '-s'.
Definitions
- 1
International colleagues
International colleagues
“De collega-internationals werkten nauw samen aan het project.”
“We organiseerden een evenement voor onze collega-internationals.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'na-' in 'internationals'.
Syllables
col — Open syllable, initial syllable.. le — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ga — Open syllable, voiced velar fricative.. in — Closed syllable, initial syllable of the second word.. ter — Closed syllable, 'r' sound may be approximated.. na — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. si — Open syllable.. o — Open syllable, long vowel.. naals — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllables
Each vowel generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
Liaison
Smooth connection between words in compounds.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the boundaries between the constituent parts.
- The liaison between 'collega' and 'internationals' is a common feature of Dutch compounds.
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