cultuurfunctionaris
Syllables
cul-tuur-func-tio-na-ris
Pronunciation
/kʏlˈtuːr.fʏŋk.ʃo.na.ɾɪs/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
cultuur, functie + -aris
The word 'cultuurfunctionaris' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: cul-tuur-func-tio-na-ris. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na'). The word is composed of Latin-derived roots and a suffix indicating a person in a specific role. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A person whose job involves the development, promotion, or management of cultural activities.
Culture functionary/officer
“De cultuurfunctionaris organiseerde een muziekfestival.”
“Zij is een ervaren cultuurfunctionaris.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na').
Syllables
cul — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tuur — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. func — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. tio — Open syllable.. na — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. ris — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'uu' digraph represents a single vowel sound /u/.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization but not syllable division.
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